compound /com·pound/ (kom´pownd)
compound
compound [kom´pownd]
compound,
compound,
compound
1. made up of two or more parts or ingredients.
2. a substance made up of two or more materials.
3. in chemistry, a substance consisting of two or more elements in union.
4. to combine to form a whole; unite.
clathrate compounds inclusion complexes in which molecules of one type are trapped within cavities of another substance, such as within a crystalline lattice structure or large molecule.
inorganic compound a compound of chemical elements containing no carbon atoms.
organic compound a compound of chemical elements containing carbon atoms.
organometallic compound one in which carbon is linked to a metal.
quaternary ammonium compound an organic compound containing a quaternary ammonium group, a nitrogen atom carrying a single positive charge bonded to four carbon atoms, e.g., choline.
com·pound (k m pound )n. 1. A combination of two or more elements or parts. 2. A pure, macroscopically homogeneous substance that consists of atoms or ions of different elements in definite proportions that cannot be separated by physical means, and that have properties unlike those of its constituent elements. adj. (k mpound, km-pound, k m-) Consisting of two or more substances, ingredients, elements, or parts. v. (k m-pound, km-, kmpound)1. To combine so as to form a whole; mix. 2. To produce or create by combining two or more ingredients or parts. |
compound
Etymology: L, componere, to assemble
, [kom′pound] 1 n, (in chemistry) a substance composed of two or more different elements, chemically combined in definite proportions, that cannot be separated by physical means.
2 n, any substance composed of two or more different ingredients.
3 adj, denoting an injury characterized by multiple factors, such as a compound fracture.
4 [kəmpound′] , v, to make a substance by combining ingredients, such as a pharmaceutic.
compound [kom´pownd]
1. made up of diverse elements or ingredients.
2. a substance made up of two or more materials.
3. in chemistry, a substance made up of two or more elements in union. The elements are united chemically, which means that each of the original elements loses its individual characteristics once it has combined with the other element(s). When elements combine they do so in definite proportions by weight; this is why the union of hydrogen and oxygen always produces water. Sugar, salt, and vinegar are examples of compounds.
Organic compounds are those containing carbon atoms; inorganic compounds are those that do not contain carbon atoms.
Organic compounds are those containing carbon atoms; inorganic compounds are those that do not contain carbon atoms.
clathrate c's inclusion complexes in which molecules of one type are trapped within cavities of another substance, such as within a crystalline lattice structure or large molecule.
quaternary ammonium compound an organic compound containing a quaternary ammonium group, a nitrogen atom carrying a single positive charge bonded to four carbon atoms, e.g., choline.
compound,
n 1. in chemistry, a distinct substance produced by chemical combination of two or more elements, the atoms of which are held together by chemical bonds.
2. in herbal medicine, a mixture of two or more herbs that act synergistically. See also element and molecule.
2. in herbal medicine, a mixture of two or more herbs that act synergistically. See also element and molecule.
compound,
n 1. a combination of elements held together in a well-defined pattern by chemical bonds. In pharmacy, a mixture of drugs.
2. a thermoplastic substance used as a nonelastic impression material.
2. a thermoplastic substance used as a nonelastic impression material.
compound A, B, E, F, S,
n See corticoid, adrenal.
compound cone,
n a compound in the form of a cone or pyramid; used for impressions of individual preparations.
compound, impression (modeling compound),
n See compound.
compound, intermetallic,
n a compound of two metals in which the metals are only partially soluble in one another; exhibits a homogeneous grain structure, but the atoms do not intermingle randomly in all proportions.
compound, modeling,
n See compound, impression.
compound, phenolic,
n a mouthwash made from essential oils in combination with alcohol that is available over the counter and approved by the American Dental Association for use in controlling plaque and gingivitis. Also called
essential oils mouthrinses.
essential oils mouthrinses.
compound tracing stick,
n a compound dispensed in stick form.
compound, tray,
n a compound similar to impression compound but with less flow and more viscosity when soft and more rigidity when chilled.
compound
1. made up of diverse elements or ingredients.
2. a substance made up of two or more materials.
3. in chemistry, a substance made up of two or more elements in union. The elements are united chemically, which means that each of the original elements loses its individual characteristics once it has combined with the other element(s).
compound 469
see isoflurane.
compound 1080
see sodium fluoroacetate.
compound 1081
see fluoroacetamide.
compound granular corpuscle
see gitter cells.
compound interest rate
the interest rate charged when compounding or discounting borrowed or loaned money.
compound
Clinical pharmacology verb To combine two or more active pharmacologics to produce a single preparation, often referred to as a dosage form. See Formulation.
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