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adduct vs compound

compound vs adduct

adduct and compound both are nouns.

adduct is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

adduct and compound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adduct Yes No Yes No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of adduct; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than adduct:
  • adduct: a compound formed by an addition reaction
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of adduct include chemical compound.
adduct (noun) compound (noun)
a compound formed by an addition reaction an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
adduct (adjective) compound (adjective)
composed of more than one part
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
adduct (verb) compound (verb)
draw a limb towards the body put or add together
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
Difference between adduct and compound

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