compounds

Meanings

• A substance formed when two or more simple substances combine chemically.

  - "Sodium chloride (common table salt) is a compound formed from sodium and chlorine."

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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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compounds
army , armoury , barmy , harmony , harmonic

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hymes
   

2. hymns
   

3. hyms
   

4. hames
   

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Variants

List of all variants of compounds that leads to same result
compound , compoundable , compounded , compounder , compounders , compounding , compounds , quaternary ammonium compound , quaternary ammonium compounds

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The compound sodium chloride can exist in various forms such as anhydrous (without water) or monohydrate (with one molecule of water).

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Etymology

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The word 'compound' comes from the Old French word 'compon', which means 'to put together'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Molecule: A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together, forming a distinct chemical entity. Compounds are made up of one or more molecules.

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Culture

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Compounds have been used in various forms of art and literature. For example, in music, the term 'compound time' refers to a time signature that contains both dotted notes and simple notes. In literature, the term 'compound words' refers to words that are formed by combining two or more simple words. Examples of compound words in literature include 'fireplace' and 'bookshelf'.

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