Compuestos (en. Compounds)

/komˈpwestos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substances formed by the combination of two or more chemical elements.

Water is a compound formed by hydrogen and oxygen.

El agua es un compuesto formado por hidrógeno y oxígeno.

Resulting from the union of several parts.

Organic compounds are essential in chemistry.

Los compuestos orgánicos son esenciales en la química.

From Latin 'compositus', meaning combined.

compound products

Articles that are formed by several components.

productos compuestos

in compounds

When referring to a substance that includes several elements.

en compuestos

chemical compounds

Substances that are the result of combining two or more chemical elements.

compuestos químicos

composition

The arrangement or structure of a whole formed by several parts.

composición

mixture

Combination of two or more elements that do not chemically react.

mezcla

substance

Any type of matter that has a uniform composition and defined properties.

sustancia

Compound in terms of complicated relationships or situations.

That love is a complicated compound, full of problems.

Ese amor es un compuesto complicado, lleno de problemas.

Referring to something not pure, like an adulterated product.

That wine is a compound, it is not pure.

Ese vino es un compuesto, no es puro.