compound in Irish
compound in Irish is comh-, cumasc, meascán — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
compound in Irish
comh-
Composed of elements; not simple.
cumasc
Anything made by combining several things.
meascán
Anything made by combining several things.
comhdhúil
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
cumasc
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
bábhún
clós
compún
What does "compound" mean?
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noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
"Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine."
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adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
""Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words."
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verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
"Chemists compound the powders with oil to make a smooth ointment."
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verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
"Heavy rain compounded the delays caused by the roadworks."
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compound in a sentence
- Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine.
- Guards checked everyone who entered the compound gates.
- "Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words.
- An insect's compound eye is made up of many tiny lenses.
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What is "compound" in Irish?
"compound" in Irish is comh-, cumasc, meascán. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
How do you use "compound" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine." In Irish, "compound" is comh-, cumasc, meascán.
Are there other ways to say "compound" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 7 translations listed for "compound": comh-, cumasc, meascán, comhdhúil, bábhún, clós.
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