superset

(noun)

A set that contains another set.

Related Terms

  • subset
  • set
  • expression

Examples of superset in the following topics:

  • Using Calculators and Computers

    • In certain contexts such as higher education, scientific calculators have been superseded by graphing calculators , which offer a superset of scientific calculator functionality along with the ability to graph input data and write and store programs for the device.
  • Sets of Numbers

    • Equivalently, we can say that $B$ is a superset of $A$, which means that $B$ includes $A$, or $B$ contains $A$.
  • Halogen Uses

    • Halogens are also part of a superset that includes many toxic and carcinogenic industrial chemicals -- PBDEs, PCBs, dioxins (PCDDs), and PFCs are all polyhalogenated compounds.
  • Nucleophilic Substitution

    • Nucleophilic substitution is a superset of reactions that involve an electron-rich nucleophile bonding to an electrophilic carbon atom and displacing a stable leaving group.
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