Compound

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NOUN

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

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

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

VERB

make more intense, stronger, or more marked

put or add together

calculate principal and interest

create by mixing or combining

combine so as to form a whole

ADJ

composed of more than one part

consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts

composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony

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