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heterocycle vs compound

compound vs heterocycle

heterocycle and compound both are nouns.

heterocycle is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

heterocycle is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heterocycle Yes No No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of heterocycle; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than heterocycle:
  • heterocycle: a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of heterocycle include chemical compound.
heterocycle (noun) compound (noun)
a ring of atoms of more than one kind; especially a ring of carbon atoms containing at least one atom that is not carbon an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a compound containing a heterocyclic ring 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
heterocycle (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
heterocycle (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 heterocycle and compound

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