- present tense form of compound (3rd person singular).
compounds
Example Sentences
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In several important reaction steps, hydrogen could be transferred to intermediate chemical compounds directly as molecular H2, rather than only through separate hydrogen atoms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Lactones are ring-shaped compounds that serve as important building blocks for materials such as biodegradable plastics and polyurethanes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
However, producing more of these compounds does not necessarily mean absorbing more calories overall.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The researchers developed a method that uses oxygen and electricity to produce compounds used in plastics, medicines, adhesives, and other everyday materials without requiring the separate addition of peroxide oxidants.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Each time she walked into their cemented compounds, she longed for sand in which to curl her toes.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
