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compound vs enantiomer

enantiomer vs compound

compound and enantiomer both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but enantiomer is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but enantiomer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
enantiomer Yes No No No
As nouns, enantiomer is a hyponym of compound; that is, enantiomer 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
  • enantiomer: either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
compound (noun) enantiomer (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
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) enantiomer (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) enantiomer (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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