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compound

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

(noun) a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

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

(verb) put or add together; "combine resources"

(verb) make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Potsmokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions"

(verb) combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients"

(verb) create by mixing or combining

(verb) calculate principal and interest

(adjective) of leaf shapes; of leaves composed of several similar parts or lobes

(adjective satellite) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"

(adjective satellite) consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts; "soap is a compound substance"; "housetop is a compound word"; "a blackberry is a compound fruit"

 

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