Combining form (or word root)
The root word is the basic word element that identifies the central meaning of a word.
The basic element is carbon.
No it is not a element. It is a basic gas with many uses.
Yes.
Hydrocarbon?
atoms
toothpaste
Carbon
The basic unit of any element is considered to be an atom that is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Effective communication is an essential element of basic communication. Without it, meaning cannot be transferred from one person to another and any misunderstandings could lead to dire consequences.
Silicon, element 14.
The basic element of communication is speech. You can speak or write to someone in order to communicate with them.