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inorganic compound vs compound

compound vs inorganic compound

inorganic compound and compound both are nouns.

inorganic compound is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

inorganic compound is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inorganic compound Yes No No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of inorganic compound; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than inorganic compound:
  • inorganic compound: any compound that does not contain carbon
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of inorganic compound include chemical compound.
inorganic compound (noun) compound (noun)
any compound that does not contain carbon 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
inorganic compound (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
inorganic compound (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 inorganic compound and compound

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