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corrosive vs compound

compound vs corrosive

corrosive and compound both are nouns.

corrosive and compound both are adjectives.

corrosive is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
corrosive Yes Yes No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of corrosive; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than corrosive:
  • corrosive: a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of corrosive include chemical compound.
corrosive (noun) compound (noun)
a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
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
corrosive (adjective) compound (adjective)
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action composed of more than one part
spitefully sarcastic consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
corrosive (verb) compound (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
Difference between corrosive and compound

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