compound

Meanings

• noun

  A substance formed by the chemical union of two or more elements or compounds.

  - "The compound formed between hydrogen and nitrogen is called ammonia."
  - "Sodium chloride is a common compound found in table salt."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
   
   
   
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2. /kəmˈpaʊnd/
   
   
   
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3. /kəmˈpaʊnd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

simple

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Synonyms

gaol , jail , pen , pound , prison , amalgam , blend , combination , composite , mix , mixture , compound word , settle , augment , increase , agree , form , make up , assemble , blend , combine , join , mix , put together , unite , composite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compound
compounder , founder , pounder

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Homonyms

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1. compound (verb) : To make up or constitute; to be composed of.
   

2. compound (adjective) : Complex or intricate.
   

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Homophones

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1. compound (verb) : To combine or unite various elements or ingredients.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of compound that leads to same result
compound , compounds , compoundable , compounded , compounder , compounders , compounding , compound-complex , compound eye , compound eyes , compound fracture , compound fractures , compound interest , compound interests , compound microscope , compound microscopes , compound number , compound numbers

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Forms

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compounds, compounded, compounding

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Etymology

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From Old French componder, from com- 'together' + ponde 'place'

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Trivia

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1. The largest known compound is a diamond, which is made up of carbon atoms.

2. The study of compounds is called chemistry.

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Related Concepts

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1. chemical compound: A substance formed when two or more elements combine chemically.

2. molecular compound: A compound in which the constituent elements are present in the form of molecules.

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Culture

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In literature, the term compound is often used metaphorically to describe complex ideas or situations.

How to Memorize "compound"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize atoms bonding together to form a compound.
   - Imagine elements coming together to form a new substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word compound with the idea of combining elements.
   - Think of the word as meaning 'combined substance'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chemically United Elements Make New Substances' to remember the meaning of compound.

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