compounds

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All (3) Noun (1) Verb (2)

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combination, mixture n.
mix, combine v.
make difficult; complicate v.

NOUN

combination, mixture

Synonyms

STRONG

admixture aggregate alloy amalgam amalgamation blend combo commixture composite composition compost conglomerate fusion goulash medley mishmash soup stew synthesis union

Antonyms

STRONG

division separation

VERB

mix, combine

Synonyms

STRONG

admix amalgamate associate blend bracket coalesce commingle commix concoct connect couple fuse immix intermingle join link meld mingle synthesize unite

WEAK

coagment make up

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide separate unmix

WEAK

better make easy uncomplicate

VERB

make difficult; complicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to aggravate exacerbate heighten intensify magnify multiply worsen

STRONG

augment confound confuse extend

WEAK

make complex make intricate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm decrease help improve lessen soothe weaken

STRONG

clarify clear up enlighten explain

WEAK

better divide make easy separate uncomplicate unmix

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compounds

Now, researchers are examining whether compounds in the plant can alter the gut microbiota and, in turn, affect metabolism.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Features such as molecular weight and monosaccharide composition may determine which bacteria can use the compounds as a substrate and which short-chain fatty acids are ultimately produced.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Sixteen of the compounds were tentatively identified as flavoalkaloids, providing the first evidence that this rare class of chemicals occurs in Cannabis leaves.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Flavoalkaloids belong to a broader family of plant chemicals known as phenolic compounds.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

The most widely used herbicides are 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, and related compounds.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson