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."
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