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Vocabulary Entry
compound
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A thing that is made up of two or more separate elements; a mixture.
Example Sentences
"The compound was analyzed for its chemical properties."
"The garden featured a compound of different plants."
"Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen."
V
verb
To combine or mix together two or more elements.
Example Sentences
"The scientist will compound the two chemicals to create a reaction."
"You need to compound the cocoa powder with sugar for the recipe."
"In the lab, we often compound new materials for testing."
A
adjective
Made up of two or more parts or elements.
Example Sentences
"A compound sentence contains two independent clauses."
"The compound interest made a significant difference in the savings account."
"They purchased a compound home with multiple sections."