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compound vs polymer

polymer vs compound

compound and polymer both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but polymer is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but polymer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
polymer Yes No No No
As nouns, polymer is a hyponym of compound; that is, polymer 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
  • polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
compound (noun) polymer (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
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) polymer (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) polymer (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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