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compound vs coordination compound

coordination compound vs compound

compound and coordination compound both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but coordination compound is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but coordination compound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
coordination compound Yes No No No
As nouns, coordination compound is a hyponym of compound; that is, coordination 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
  • coordination compound: a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
compound (noun) coordination compound (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
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) coordination 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) coordination 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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