Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with compound in American Collocation
compound
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
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chemical
chemical
This lesson deals with breaking down a chemical compound using heat.
produced from/not produced from a living thing
inorganic
organic
The rocks contain organic compounds.
existing naturally/made by people
natural
synthetic
To increase the range of colours, synthetic compounds are added.
simple/consisting of different parts
complex
simple
Many simple compounds are liquids or gases at room temperature.
changing or affecting something
active
toxic
volatile
This is a highly toxic compound that is easily absorbed by the body.
produce a compound
create
develop
form
make
produce
synthesize
Compounds are formed when elements join together.
recognize a compound
discover
identify
isolate
Scientists have isolated active compounds with anti-cancer properties.
contain a compound
be composed of
consist of
contain
The rocks contain organic compounds.