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compounds

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

Example Sentences

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This result suggests that it may be possible to alter the balance of flavonoids in lettuce by encouraging the accumulation of precursor compounds instead of anthocyanins, while still maintaining normal growth and productivity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Although Antonelli looked quick on his race-simulation runs later in the session, it was not possible to make a direct comparison with Russell as they were running different tyre compounds.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

His exit compounds a coming leadership takeover at Adobe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

As these gases react with other atmospheric compounds, they eventually break down and form TFA.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Our bodies evolved to use those same compounds to protect us from disease.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan