compound

noun/ˈkɑmpaʊnd/

Frequency rank: #3,299 most common English word

Meaning

A substance made of two or more elements; an enclosed area of buildings.

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Example sentence

The scientist carefully mixed the chemicals in the laboratory compound.

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