compound in Japanese
compound in Japanese is 化合物 — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
compound in Japanese
化合物
Pronounced: kagōbutsu
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
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.
"The embassy compound was heavily guarded."
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adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
""Toothbrush" is a compound word."
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verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
"The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications."
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verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
"Missing the deadline only compounded her stress."
compound in a sentence
- The embassy compound was heavily guarded.
- "Toothbrush" is a compound word.
- The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications.
- Missing the deadline only compounded her stress.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "compound" in Japanese?
"compound" in Japanese is 化合物. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
How do you pronounce 化合物?
"compound" in Japanese is 化合物, pronounced "kagōbutsu".
How do you use "compound" in a sentence?
Example: "The embassy compound was heavily guarded." In Japanese, "compound" is 化合物.
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