compounds

noun
UK /ˈkɒm.paʊndz/
US /ˈkɑːm.paʊndz/

Compounds are things made by mixing two or more parts together.

Water is one of the most common chemical compounds on Earth.

SYNONYMS

mixturescombinationsblendscomposites

RELATED WORDS

elementsmoleculessubstanceschemistryreactions

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Areas with buildings and walls around them.

The soldiers guarded the army compounds at the edge of town.

3. Words made by joining two or more words together.

Sunflower and playground are English compounds.

4. Makes a problem or situation worse.

Missing sleep compounds the stress of a busy week.