hétérognène
Hétérogène is a French term that translates to "heterogeneous" in English. It refers to something that is composed of different kinds of elements, materials, or components. In a scientific or technical context, heterogeneity can describe a system or substance that exhibits varied properties or characteristics. This can be seen in various fields such as chemistry, where a heterogeneous mixture contains more than one phase (e.g., a solid suspended in a liquid), biology, where heterogeneous populations consist of individuals with different traits, and materials science, where heterogeneous materials have varying compositions or structures.
In contrast, a homogeneous system or substance has uniform properties or characteristics throughout. For example, a
Hétérogène is also used in the context of cultural or social diversity, referring to a group or
In summary, the term hétérogène describes the presence of diversity or variation within a system, substance,