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📚 Glossary Term

Compound

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Definition A substance made from different atoms chemically joined in a fixed way.

🧒 In Simple Words

A compound is a substance whose atoms are joined together in a set pattern.

📌 Example

Water is a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"The class compared a compound to a mixture during science."

🔗 Related Terms

AtomMoleculeMixture