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compound vs repellant

repellant vs compound

compound and repellant both are nouns.

compound and repellant both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but repellant is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
repellant Yes Yes No No
As nouns, repellant is a hyponym of compound; that is, repellant 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
  • repellant: a chemical substance that repels animals
compound (noun) repellant (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) the power to repel
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts a chemical substance that repels animals
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
compound (adjective) repellant (adjective)
composed of more than one part highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts serving or tending to repel
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
compound (verb) repellant (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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