Definition of compound

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of compound is as below...

Compound (v. t.) To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

Lern More About Compound

Prenominal :: Prenominal (a.) Serving as a prefix in a compound name.
Isatogen :: Isatogen (n.) A complex nitrogenous radical, C8H4NO2, regarded as the essential residue of a series of compounds, related to isatin, which easily pass by reduction to indigo blue..
Resolution :: Resolution (n.) The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: (a) The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. (b) The act of analyzing a complex notion, or solving a vexed question or difficult problem..
Frett :: Frett (n.) A vitreous compound, used by potters in glazing, consisting of lime, silica, borax, lead, and soda..
Sulphurine :: Sulphuric (a.) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with the sulphurous compounds; as, sulphuric acid..
Disk :: Disk (n.) The central part of a radiate compound flower, as in sunflower..
Cetyl :: Cetyl (n.) A radical, C16H33, not yet isolated, but supposed to exist in a series of compounds homologous with the ethyl compounds, and derived from spermaceti..
Titanous :: Titanous (a.) Designating certain compounds of titanium in which that element has a lower valence as contrasted with titanic compounds.
To Compound A Felony :: To compound a felony () See under Compound, v. t..
Diamine :: Diamine (n.) A compound containing two amido groups united with one or more basic or positive radicals, -- as contrasted with a diamide..
Veretillum :: Veretillum (n.) Any one of numerous species of club-shaped, compound Alcyonaria belonging to Veretillum and allied genera, of the tribe Pennatulacea. The whole colony can move about as if it were a simple animal..
Iodhydrin :: Iodhydrin (n.) One of a series of compounds containing iodine, and analogous to the chlorhydrins..
Compounder :: Compounder (n.) One at a university who pays extraordinary fees for the degree he is to take.
Cuprous :: Cuprous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper; -- said of those compounds of copper in which this element is present in its highest proportion..
Decompound :: Decompound (v. t.) To reduce to constituent parts; to decompose.
Monamine :: Monamine (n.) A basic compound containing one amido group; as, methyl amine is a monamine..
Potassoxyl :: Potassoxyl (n.) The radical KO, derived from, and supposed to exist in, potassium hydroxide and other compounds..
Bezoardic :: Bezoardic (a.) Pertaining to, or compounded with, bezoar..
Xanthic :: Xanthic (a.) Of or pertaining to xanthic acid, or its compounds; xanthogenic..
Mellone :: Mellone (n.) A yellow powder, C6H3N9, obtained from certain sulphocyanates. It has acid properties and forms compounds called mellonides..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us