Example Sentences
"Water (H₂O) is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen."
"Table salt is a compound made from sodium and chlorine."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of compound?
Study Tips
To remember compound, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.