compounds

Definitions

Substances formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.

Enclosures or fenced areas containing a group of buildings.

Things that are composed of two or more separate elements or parts.

Examples

Many chemical compounds are essential for the development of modern medicine.

The linguist studied how different languages form complex compounds to describe new concepts.

Synonyms

mixtures combinations amalgams alloys composites blends fusions

Antonyms

elements pure substances simple components individual parts base materials