compounding
[/kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
composição; agravamento; capitalização de juros
1. The process of combining two or more elements to form a new compound
The compounding of chemical elements creates new substances.
A composição de elementos químicos cria novas substâncias.
2. The process where interest is calculated on both the principal and accumulated interest
The compounding of interest over time increases your investment significantly.
A capitalização de juros ao longo do tempo aumenta significativamente seu investimento.
3. The act of making something worse or more serious by adding to it
Stress and lack of sleep are compounding her health problems.
O estresse e a falta de sono estão agravando seus problemas de saúde.
4. The process of mixing pharmaceutical ingredients to create a medication
Pharmacy compounding requires precise measurements and expertise.
A manipulação farmacêutica requer medições precisas e conhecimento.
In Brazil and the USA, 'compounding interest' is a fundamental concept in finance and investing education. The term 'compounding' is also widely used in pharmaceutical contexts in both countries, where compounding pharmacies prepare customized medications. The concept is often explained as 'juros sobre juros' (interest on interest) in Portuguese-speaking contexts, emphasizing the exponential growth aspect.
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