B1nounscience
US/ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/
UK/ˈkɒm.paʊnd/
a substance made of two or more elements; also an area with buildings and a fence or wall around it
In context
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
The embassy staff live in a guarded compound outside the city.
Scientists found a compound in green tea that may protect the heart.
Words that go with compound
adjective + noun
- chemical compoundSalt is a simple chemical compound.
- organic compoundPlants produce many organic compounds.
- walled compoundThe family lives in a walled compound.
noun + preposition
- compound ofRust is a compound of iron and oxygen.
noun + noun
- compound word'Toothbrush' is a compound word.