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   Com·pound

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture: "the air smelled like a compound of diesel and gasoline 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, such as steamship.

   adjective

   • 1. made up or consisting of two or more existing 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): "yellow pastas compounded with lemon zest or saffron" Similar mixcombineblendput togetheramalgamatealloyfusesynthesizecoalesceminglemeldinterminglerare:admixcommixcommingle
   • ▪ calculate (interest) on previously accumulated interest: "the yield at which the interest is compounded"
   • 2. make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of: "I compounded the problem by trying to make wrong things right" 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. 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.

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

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   A compound is a material formed by chemically bonding two or more chemical elements. The type of bond keeping elements in a compound together may vary: covalent bonds and ionic bonds are two common types.

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

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   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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › compoundCOMPOUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A substance consisting of atoms or ions of two or more different elements in definite proportions joined by chemical bonds into a molecule. The elements cannot be separated by physical means. Water, for example, is a compound having two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom per molecule.

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

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   COMPOUND meaning: 1. a chemical that combines two or more elements: 2. something consisting of two or more different…. Learn more.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chemical_compoundChemical compound - Wikipedia

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   A chemical compound is a chemical substance composed of many identical molecules (or molecular entities) containing atoms from more than one chemical element held together by chemical bonds. A molecule consisting of atoms of only one element is therefore not a compound.

9. 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.

10. www.thoughtco.com › definition-of-compound-605842Compound Definition in Chemistry - ThoughtCo

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    Jul 3, 2019 · Compound Definition. A compound is a chemical species that is formed when two or more atoms join together chemically, with covalent or ionic bonds . Compounds may be categorized according to the type of chemical bonds holding the atoms together: Read More. Unveiling Covalent Compounds.

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

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    COMPOUND definition: 1. a chemical that combines two or more elements: 2. something consisting of two or more different…. Learn more.