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compound vs inorganic compound

inorganic compound vs compound

compound and inorganic compound both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but inorganic compound is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but inorganic compound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
inorganic compound Yes No No No
As nouns, inorganic compound is a hyponym of compound; that is, inorganic 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
  • inorganic compound: any compound that does not contain carbon
compound (noun) inorganic compound (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) any compound that does not contain carbon
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) inorganic 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) inorganic 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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