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compound vs preservative

preservative vs compound

compound and preservative both are nouns.

compound and preservative both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but preservative is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
preservative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, preservative is a hyponym of compound; that is, preservative 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
  • preservative: a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
compound (noun) preservative (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
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) preservative (adjective)
composed of more than one part tending or having the power to preserve
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) preservative (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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