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depilatory vs compound

compound vs depilatory

depilatory and compound both are nouns.

depilatory and compound both are adjectives.

depilatory is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depilatory Yes Yes No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of depilatory; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than depilatory:
  • depilatory: a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of depilatory include chemical compound.
depilatory (noun) compound (noun)
a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides 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
depilatory (adjective) compound (adjective)
able to remove hair or render hairless 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
depilatory (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
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