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compound vs depilatory

depilatory vs compound

compound and depilatory both are nouns.

compound and depilatory both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but depilatory is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
depilatory Yes Yes No No
As nouns, depilatory is a hyponym of compound; that is, depilatory 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
  • depilatory: a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
compound (noun) depilatory (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
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) depilatory (adjective)
composed of more than one part able to remove hair or render hairless
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) depilatory (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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