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compounds

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

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noun

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

Examples :

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "

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A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

Examples :

""The university's compounds include dormitories, classrooms, and several research labs." "

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noun

Anything made by combining several things.

Examples :

"The cleaning solution is a compound of water, vinegar, and dish soap. "

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A substance made from any combination elements.

Examples :

"Water and salt are common compounds that we use every day in cooking. "

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A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.

Examples :

"Water and salt are common compounds found in many kitchens. "

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A lexeme that consists of more than one stem; compound word; for example laptop, formed from lap and top.

Examples :

"Many new compounds, such as "smartphone" and "earbuds," have entered our vocabulary because of technological advancements. "

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A compound locomotive, a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.

Examples :

"Railway enthusiasts debated the merits of various steam engines, specifically comparing the efficiency of compounds to simpler designs. "

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To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

Examples :

"to compound a medicine"

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To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.

Examples :

"The pharmacist carefully compounds the prescription medication, mixing the different powders and liquids to create the final medicine. "

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To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

Examples :

"The chef compounds the ingredients for the sauce by mixing the tomatoes, onions, and herbs together. "

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To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.

Examples :

"to compound a debt"

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To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.

Examples :

"Instead of going to court, the neighbors decided to compound their disagreement over the fence line with a written agreement. "

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To come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration.

Examples :

"The students compounded with their teacher for extra credit after completing the difficult project. "

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To compose; to constitute.

Examples :

"The various tasks involved in planning the school fundraiser compounds a lot of work for the organizing committee. "

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To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.

Examples :

""Savings in a high-yield account compounds over time, significantly increasing the total amount you have saved." "

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To worsen a situation.

Examples :

"The argument between the siblings compounded the already tense atmosphere at home. "

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Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.

Examples :

"The old racehorse, usually so strong in the final stretch, began to compound in the last furlong, losing ground to the younger competitors. "