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compound

Pronunciación: [ˈkɒm.paʊnd]

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Cómo usar compound en una oración: 4 significados y 12 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «chemistry»

(noun) a substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together. Think of it like a recipe where you mix different ingredients to create something new.

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Water is a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.

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Salt is not a compound since it only consists of sodium and chloride in a fixed ratio.

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Can you name a compound that is essential for life?

Contexto: «language»

(noun) a word that is made up of two or more smaller words combined together. It’s like putting together puzzle pieces to make a new picture.

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The word 'toothbrush' is a compound because it combines 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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The word 'cat' is not a compound; it's a single word.

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What is another example of a compound word?

Contexto: «finance»

(verb) to combine several things into one, especially in terms of money or interest over time. It’s like putting all your savings together to grow them faster.

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The bank will compound your interest monthly, so you earn more over time.

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If the bank doesn’t compound your interest, you won’t earn extra on your savings.

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How often does the bank compound interest on your account?

Contexto: «composition»

(adjective) made up of two or more parts or elements. For example, a compound structure is something that is created from different materials.

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The bridge is made of a compound material that is strong and durable.

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The single piece of wood is not compound; it is just one material.

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What makes a material compound instead of simple?

Cómo se pronuncia compound

Pronunciación: [ˈkɒm.paʊnd]

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