compound (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

Definition

A substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.

Examples

• Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.

• Many household cleaners are made from a compound of ammonia and bleach.

• The lab is studying the properties of this new synthetic compound.

How to Use compound

compound with (prepositional phrase)

To combine or mix with something else. — "The drug is designed to compound with the body's natural defenses."

compound for (prepositional phrase)

To make a problem or situation worse by adding to it. — "He tried to compound for his mistake with a sincere apology."

compound interest (collocation)

Interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods. — "The power of compound interest is key to long-term investing."

Synonyms of compound

Words with a similar meaning to compound:

• mixture
• substance
• element
• formulation

Antonyms of compound

Words with the opposite meaning to compound:

• element
• mixture

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