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compound

com·pound

UK/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ US/ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ fairly common
noun (3) verb (5) adjective (3)

noun

1.

(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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2.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

3.

an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)

verb

1.

make more intense, stronger, or more marked

  • “The efforts were intensified”
  • “Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her”
  • “Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness”
  • “This event only deepened my convictions”
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2.

put or add together

  • “combine resources”
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3.
4.
5.

combine so as to form a whole; mix

  • “compound the ingredients”
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adjective

1.
2.

consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts

  • “soap is a compound substance”
  • “housetop is a compound word”
  • “a blackberry is a compound fruit”
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3.

composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony

  • “coral is a colonial organism”
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Origin

Possibly from Malay kampong, kampung (“group of buildings, village”), via Dutch or Portuguese, altered under the influence of Etymology 2. Doublet of kampung.

Phrases

  • Amadori compound
  • ansa compound
  • aromatic compound
  • arsonium compound
  • azo compound
  • binary compound
  • cage compound
  • catena compound
  • compound animal
  • compound attack
  • compound balloon
  • compound bow

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