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compound vs enamel

enamel vs compound

compound and enamel both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but enamel is not an adjective.

compound and enamel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
enamel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, enamel is a hyponym of compound; that is, enamel 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
  • enamel: a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
compound (noun) enamel (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
compound (adjective) enamel (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) enamel (verb)
put or add together coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
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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