enamel vs compound

compound vs enamel

enamel and compound both are nouns.

enamel is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

enamel and compound both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
enamel	Yes	No	Yes	No
compound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, compound is a hypernym of enamel; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than enamel:

enamel: a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

Other hypernyms of enamel include chemical compound.

enamel (noun)	compound (noun)
any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze	an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish	a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth	a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection	(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

enamel (adjective)	compound (adjective)
	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

enamel (verb)	compound (verb)
coat, inlay, or surface with enamel	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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