compound

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UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off

The army is based in a compound of buildings near the edge of the city. It’s like a small village

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Chemical made up of several others

This chemical compound will clean anything

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Closed walled area, as in a prison

The prisoners can’t get out of the compound because the wall is too high

v.t.Transitive VerbTo pay interest on a loan including the interest

The bank compound the interest on the loan so it can get really expensive

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make something from various parts or components

These new developments just compound our problems even more

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something formed by combining elements/parts

Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make a mistake or problem worse

The lack of money could compound the existing problem

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Term created by using two or more words together

'Base' and 'ball,’ make a compound - ‘baseball’

adj.Adjective(Of a term) created by combining two or more words

'Snowstorm' is a compound word that tells us what kind of storm it is

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make up or compose.

The pharmacist compounded the medicine according to the prescription.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo settle (a debt or other matter) by agreement.

The company compounded with its creditors.

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Is Mars really Red? | #aumsum

06:46

A volatile organic compound called vanillin gives vanilla like smell.
A volatile organic compound called vanillin gives vanilla like smell.

Are Wisdom Teeth still Useful? | #aumsum

05:39

This is because mint contains a compound called menthol.
This is because mint contains a compound called menthol.

How Tall can we Grow? | #aumsum

06:01

Bilirubin is a yellowish waste compound.
Bilirubin is a yellowish waste compound.

Shadow, Rust, Pollination, Magnetic Compass, Neutralization and much more!! | #aumsum

07:22

It forms a reddish-brown compound called hydrated iron(III) oxide or rust.
It forms a reddish-brown compound called hydrated iron(III) oxide or rust.

July Democratic Debates - Night Two | The Daily Show

12:20

three trillion when you compound the--
three trillion when you compound the--

2020 Hopeful Andrew Yang Talks with Voters in Des Moines, Iowa | NowThis

00:41

>> COMPOUND THAT GO, WE HAVE
>> COMPOUND THAT GO, WE HAVE

Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

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From 1962 until 1975, Munger's investment partnership produced a 19.8% compound annual return versus just 5% for the Dow.
From 1962 until 1975, Munger's investment partnership produced a 19.8% compound annual return versus just 5% for the Dow.
PRODUCED A 19.8% COMPOUND ANNUAL
PRODUCED A 19.8% COMPOUND ANNUAL

Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam

10:46

One of my favorite compound butters starts in the microwave.
One of my favorite compound butters starts in the microwave.
This orange almond compound butter it's great on toasted English muffins, waffles, or pancakes.
This orange almond compound butter it's great on toasted English muffins, waffles, or pancakes.

Meet The Plastic Eating Worms | Planet Fix | BBC Earth Lab

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But the way that I think about it is, yes, this compound is coming from plastic waste and yes, it's coming from a bacteria.
But the way that I think about it is, yes, this compound is coming from plastic waste and yes, it's coming from a bacteria.

Toxicologist Answers More Poison Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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@WildlifeDefence asks, what is Compound 1080?
@WildlifeDefence asks, what is Compound 1080?
Compound 1080 is an extremely potent predacide.
Compound 1080 is an extremely potent predacide.