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compound
/ˈkɒm.paʊnd/
[/ˈkɒm.paʊnd/]
substance of combined elements
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A substance made when two or more chemical elements join together.
Example
Salt is a compound formed when the elements sodium and chlorine combine chemically together.
Salt is a compound formed when the elements sodium and chlorine combine chemically together.
Etymology
From Latin 'componere' (to put together), via Old French 'compondre'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in chemistry, and also for an enclosed group of buildings.