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enantiomer vs compound

compound vs enantiomer

enantiomer and compound both are nouns.

enantiomer is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

enantiomer is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enantiomer Yes No No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of enantiomer; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than enantiomer:
  • enantiomer: either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of enantiomer include chemical compound.
enantiomer (noun) compound (noun)
either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical 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
enantiomer (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
enantiomer (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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