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compound vs heterocyclic compound

heterocyclic compound vs compound

compound and heterocyclic compound both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but heterocyclic compound is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but heterocyclic compound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
heterocyclic compound Yes No No No
As nouns, heterocyclic compound is a hyponym of compound; that is, heterocyclic 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
  • heterocyclic compound: a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
compound (noun) heterocyclic compound (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
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) heterocyclic 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) heterocyclic 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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