elementarycompound

noun

UK /ˌelɪˈmentri ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

US /ˌelɪˈmentri ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

A simple thing made by mixing two or more things together.

Salt is an elementary compound made of sodium and chlorine.

SYNONYMS

simple mixture basic blend fundamental combination primary composite

RELATED WORDS

mixture substance ingredient combination

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A basic chemical substance formed from two or more elements joined together.

Water is an elementary compound of hydrogen and oxygen.

3. A simple word made by joining two smaller words.

'Sunflower' is an elementary compound in English.

4. A beginner-level combination of parts used in learning.

The teacher gave the class an elementary compound exercise to practice.