Meaning
A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together, often resulting in new properties that differ from the individual elements.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "compound" as a verb with its noun form; they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
stood
in
the
school
lab
with
a
small
beaker
,
ready
to
start
the
chemistry
experiment
.
She
mixed
two
clear
solutions
and
watched
as
a
new
compound
formed
,
changing
color
slowly
.
The
teacher
reminded
her
to
be
careful
and
write
down
every
step
,
because
small
differences
can
affect
the
result
.
After
the
experiment
they
talked
about
how
the
compound's
properties
were
different
from
the
original
liquids
.
This
simple
activity
helped
Maria
understand
how
reactions
can
create
substances
with
new
features
.
Common Phrases
chemical compound
compound interest
compound word
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