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compound

noun: a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

noun: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

noun: an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)

verb: make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions"

verb: put or add together; "combine resources"

verb: calculate principal and interest

verb: create by mixing or combining

verb: combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients"

adj: composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"

adj: consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts; "soap is a compound substance"; "housetop is a compound word"; "a blackberry is a compound fruit"

adj: composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"