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compound vs nitrogen mustard

nitrogen mustard vs compound

compound and nitrogen mustard both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but nitrogen mustard is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but nitrogen mustard is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
nitrogen mustard Yes No No No
As nouns, nitrogen mustard is a hyponym of compound; that is, nitrogen mustard 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
  • nitrogen mustard: a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment
compound (noun) nitrogen mustard (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment
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) nitrogen mustard (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) nitrogen mustard (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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