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chemical substance vs compound

compound vs chemical substance

chemical substance and compound both are nouns.

chemical substance is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

chemical substance is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chemical substance Yes No No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hyponym of chemical substance; that is, compound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chemical substance:
  • chemical substance: material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
chemical substance (noun) compound (noun)
material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules 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
chemical substance (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
chemical substance (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
Difference between chemical substance and compound

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