compound
[/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ (noun/adj), /kəmˈpaʊnd/ (verb)]
noun/verb/adjectivepl: compounds
composto
1. A substance made up of two or more elements chemically bonded together
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
Água é um composto de hidrogênio e oxigênio.
2. An enclosed area with buildings or facilities inside
The military compound was heavily guarded.
O complexo militar era fortemente guardado.
3. Made up of multiple parts or elements; composite
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses.
Uma oração composta contém duas cláusulas independentes.
4. To make worse; to add to a problem
Bad weather compounded the difficulties of the rescue operation.
O mau tempo agravou as dificuldades da operação de resgate.
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