Plural of compound
regular plural
The plural of compound is compounds.
Forms of compound
| Singular | compound /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | compounds |
| Countable | countable |
Compounds in a sentence
- Some 20 supporters managed to get inside the court compounds.2019 March 7, Yuda Masayuki, “Thai court: pro-Thaksin party must disband for nominating princess”, in Nikkei Asian Review, Nikkei Inc...
- Compositionally there is no great distinction between cell wall and cell surface, both are relatively transparent compounds, but both parts of the cell are of high significance in Biology due to their central role in cell functioning.2018, Clarence Green, James Lambert, “Position vectors, homologous chromosomes and gamma rays: Promoting disciplinary literacy through...
- The distillation is performed in vacuo to avoid decomposition of the compounds under study.From the entry in vacuo
- The Red Book is the standard reference book for those naming inorganic chemical compounds.From the entry reference book
- Ethane, ethylene, an acetylene, or their analogous compounds form an isologous series.From the entry isologous
Meaning of compound
- noun An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
- noun An enclosure for secure storage.
- noun A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
Questions about the plural of compound
- What is the plural of compound?
- The plural of compound is compounds.
- Is compound countable?
- Compound is a countable noun.
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