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compound vs repellent

repellent vs compound

compound and repellent both are nouns.

compound and repellent both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but repellent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
repellent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, repellent is a hyponym of compound; that is, repellent 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
  • repellent: a chemical substance that repels animals
compound (noun) repellent (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) repellent (adjective)
composed of more than one part incapable of absorbing or mixing with
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony serving or tending to repel
compound (verb) repellent (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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