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

Under some heating conditions, chlorine from sucralose may become incorporated into other compounds whose health effects remain uncertain.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

PET contains carbon-rich molecules that can potentially be broken apart and rebuilt into useful compounds, including components that can ultimately become proteins.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

A common assumption has been that these compounds are largely expelled from the body without causing major metabolic effects.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

Many operate out of massive compounds overseas, cultivating deep emotional or romantic attachments with their victims online.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Some organic compounds are simply combinations of carbon and hydrogen.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson