What does the word compound mean?
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Same etymology; to mix medicines. To mingle different ingredients into one whole. Used adjectively, compound signifies the result of the union of several medical agents, as "a compound medicine."
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Made up of several parts or ingredients; not simple; as C. licorice powder. C. astigmatism, astigmatism combined with myopia or hypermetropia. C. cylinder, C. cylindrical lens, a lens having one surface a cylinder and the other spherical. C. dislocation, C. fracture, a dislocation or fracture in which there is an open wound leading down to the luxated or broken bone. C. magnet, see Magnet. C. microscope, see Microscope.
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To put together the ingredients of a remedy, according to the directions in a prescription or formula.
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1. In chemistry a substance formed by the intimate chemical union of two or more elements, often differing entirely in physical characteristics from any of its components. 2. In pharmacy noting a preparation containing several ingredients as distinguished from one of the same name containing only one or a few 3. Not simple, made up of two or more parts.
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Usage examples for compound
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Thus time was given them to compound for their misdemeanours, or to make suitable provision for their safety. – Old Church Lore by William Andrews
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I have merely told you that, in my opinion, it would be more honest to yourself, and fairer to this lady, to compound with your conscience, and keep both your love and your public life, than to pretend that you were capable of sacrificing what I know is the stronger element in you for the sake of the weaker. – The Patrician by John Galsworthy
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The workshop compound was fairly deserted at night but the Company Office stood within it so night time pickets had to be supplied. – Coming of Age: 1939-1946 by John Cox
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