compound
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
compound
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- 1.
A substance formed when two or more atoms or molecules are joined.
"Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen."
- 1.
A thing made by combining two or more elements.
"Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen."
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Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
This medicine has a strong, sweet-smelling compound.
This medicine has a strong, sweet-smelling compound.
The research team identified a new chemical compound.
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How do you pronounce compound?
compound is pronounced [/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does compound mean?
compound means "compound". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is compound?
compound is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen." — used to mean "compound".
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