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compound vs alkali

alkali vs compound

compound and alkali both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but alkali is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but alkali is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
alkali Yes No No No
As nouns, alkali is a hyponym of compound; that is, alkali is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compound:
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  • alkali: any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
compound (noun) alkali (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture
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
compound (adjective) alkali (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
compound (verb) alkali (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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