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compound vs hydrate

hydrate vs compound

compound and hydrate both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but hydrate is not an adjective.

compound and hydrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
hydrate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hydrate is a hyponym of compound; that is, hydrate 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
  • hydrate: any compound that contains water of crystallization
compound (noun) hydrate (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) any compound that contains water of crystallization
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) hydrate (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) hydrate (verb)
put or add together cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
make more intense, stronger, or more marked become hydrated and combine with water
combine so as to form a whole; mix supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
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