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compound vs binary compound

binary compound vs compound

compound and binary compound both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but binary compound is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but binary compound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
binary compound Yes No No No
As nouns, binary compound is a hyponym of compound; that is, binary compound 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
  • binary compound: chemical compound composed of only two elements
compound (noun) binary compound (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) chemical compound composed of only two elements
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
compound (adjective) binary 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
compound (verb) binary 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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