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   compound

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture: "the air smelled like a compound of diesel and petrol fumes"
   • ▪ a substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions: "a compound of hydrogen and oxygen"
   • ▪ a word made up of two or more existing words.

   adjective

   • 1. made up or consisting of several parts or elements: "a compound noun"
   • ▪ (of interest) payable on both capital and the accumulated interest: "compound interest"
   • ▪ (especially of a leaf, flower, or eye) consisting of two or more simple parts or individuals in combination.

   verb

   • 1. make up (a composite whole); constitute: "a dialect compounded of Spanish and Dutch" Similar be composed ofbe made up ofbe constituted ofbe formed from
   • ▪ mix or combine (ingredients or constituents): "the groundnuts were compounded into cattle food" Similar mixcombineblendput togetheramalgamatealloyfusesynthesizecoalesceminglemeldinterminglerare:admixcommixcommingle
   • ▪ reckon (interest) on previously accumulated interest: "the yield at which the interest is compounded"
   • 2. make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of: "prisoners' lack of contact with the outside world compounds their problems" Similar aggravateworsenmake worseadd toaugmentexacerbateintensifyheightenincreasemagnifyadd insult to injuryrub salt in the woundadd fuel to the fire/flamescomplicateOpposite alleviateimprove
   • 3. forbear from prosecuting (a felony) in exchange for money or other consideration.
   • ▪ settle (a debt or other matter) in exchange for money or other consideration: "he compounded the case with the defendant for a cash payment"

   Word Origin late Middle Englishcompoune (verb), from Old French compoun-, present tense stem of compondre, from Latin componere ‘put together’. The final -d was added in the 16th century on the pattern of expound and propound. compound1 (sense 2 of the verb) arose through a misinterpretation of the legal phrase compound a felony, which means ‘refrain from prosecuting a felony in exchange for money or other consideration’. This led to the use of compound in legal contexts to mean ‘make something bad worse’, which then became accepted in general usage.

   Derivatives

   • 1. compoundable adjective

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2. byjus.com › chemistry › elements-and-compoundsDefinition of Compounds & Elements - Examples, Types &...

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   What is a Compound? - A compound is a chemical substance can be broken down into two or more simpler substances. A chemical element that makeup compounds by combining with each other elements in definite proportions. Learn about Elements and Compounds Examples Here.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a word that combines two or more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds may be written either as one word or as separate words: 'Bodyguard' and ' floppy disk ' are two examples of compounds.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compoundCompound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMPOUND is something formed by a union of elements or parts; especially : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight. How to use compound in a sentence.

5. sciencenotes.org › what-is-a-compound-in-chemistry-definition-and-examplesWhat Is a Compound in Chemistry? Definition and Examples

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   Oct 24, 2020 · In chemistry, a compound is a substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded to each other in a fixed ratio. The chemical bonds between atoms of elements involve a transfer or sharing of valence of electrons. This give a compound different properties from its elements.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPOUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a word that combines two or more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds may be written either as one word or as separate words: 'Bodyguard' and ' floppy disk ' are two examples of compounds.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   In grammar, a compound noun, adjective, or verb is one that is made up of two or more words, for example 'fire engine', 'bottle-green', and 'force-feed'. In grammar, a compound sentence is one that is made up of two or more main clauses. Compare complex, simple.

8. www.chemicool.com › definition › compoundDefinition of compound - Chemistry Dictionary

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   Definition of Compound. What is a Compound? A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together. In mixtures, the substances present are not chemically bonded together. Water: two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncompound noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   compound. noun. /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/ a thing consisting of two or more separate things combined together. compounds derived from rainforest plants. The air smelled like a compound of diesel and petrol fumes. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of compound – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    COMPOUND definition: 1. a substance that is a combination of two or more elements: 2. an area of land with a group of…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › science › chemical-compoundChemical compound | Definition, Examples, & Types | Britannica

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    Oct 18, 2024 · Chemical compound, any substance composed of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more chemical elements. All the matter in the universe is composed of the atoms of more than 100 different chemical elements, which are found both in pure form and combined in chemical compounds.