The meaning of COMPOUND is something formed by a union of elements or parts; especially : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight.

A substance consisting of atoms or ions of two or more different elements in definite proportions joined by chemical bonds into a molecule. The elements cannot be separated by physical means. Water, …

a word that combines two or more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds may be written …

In chemistry, a compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements. Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.

Compound means to combine; a compound is a combination or mixture of two or more things.

a thing consisting of two or more separate things combined together. The air smelled like a compound of diesel and petrol fumes. (chemistry) a substance formed by a chemical reaction of two or more …

COMPOUND meaning: 1 : something that is formed by combining two or more parts; 2 : a substance created when the atoms of two or more chemical elements join together