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Compound

  1. noun

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

  2. noun

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

    Similar: chemical compound

  3. noun

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

Word family

compoundable · compounded · compounding

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