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compound vs iron carbide

iron carbide vs compound

compound and iron carbide both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but iron carbide is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but iron carbide is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
iron carbide Yes No No No
As nouns, iron carbide is a hyponym of compound; that is, iron carbide 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
  • iron carbide: a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
compound (noun) iron carbide (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
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) iron carbide (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) iron carbide (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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