ampholyte vs compound

compound vs ampholyte

ampholyte and compound both are nouns.

ampholyte is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

ampholyte is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ampholyte	Yes	No	No	No
compound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, compound is a hypernym of ampholyte; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than ampholyte:

ampholyte: A substance that acts as a base or an acid, depending on the pH of the solution into which it is introduced.
compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

Other hypernyms of ampholyte include chemical compound, electrolyte.

ampholyte (noun)	compound (noun)
A substance that acts as a base or an acid, depending on the pH of the solution into which it is introduced.	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

ampholyte (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

ampholyte (verb)	compound (verb)
	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

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