compound

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
noun
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Definition

1

A substance formed when two or more different substances are mixed together in a chemical reaction

The pharmaceutical company created a new compound to treat the disease.

2

A group of buildings or structures that are enclosed by a wall or fence, especially in a foreign country

The American embassy was located in a secure compound in the heart of the city.

Synonyms

mixtureRefers to the combination of substances, but not necessarily a chemical reaction enclosureEmphasizes the surrounding wall or fence, rather than the buildings inside complexOften implies a larger or more complicated group of buildings

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