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to compound
01
combinare, mescolare
to combine different things together
Transitive: to compound substances or ingredients
Esempi
The scientist compounded several chemicals to create a new solution.
Lo scienziato ha composto diversi prodotti chimici per creare una nuova soluzione.
02
aggravare, peggiorare
to make a situation worse or more intense by adding to it
Transitive: to compound a problem or situation
Esempi
The lack of communication among team members tended to compound misunderstandings and hinder productivity.
La mancanza di comunicazione tra i membri del team tendeva a peggiorare i malintesi e a ostacolare la produttività.
Esempi
As rainfall and runoff compound, they contribute to the filling of rivers and reservoirs.
Quando le precipitazioni e il deflusso si combinano, contribuiscono al riempimento di fiumi e bacini idrici.
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composto, mescolare
to create or make something by mixing various elements
Transitive: to compound a substance
Esempi
The bartender compounded a signature cocktail by mixing premium spirits with fresh fruit juices.
Il barista ha composto un cocktail signature mescolando superalcolici premium con succhi di frutta fresca.
05
capitalizzare, composto
to calculate interest on both the original amount and the previously accumulated interest
Transitive: to compound financial interest
Esempi
They decided to compound interest on the original sum for a higher return.
Hanno deciso di capitalizzare gli interessi sulla somma originale per un rendimento più elevato.
Compound
01
composto
(chemistry) a substance that its molecules consist of two or more elements that are held together by a chemical bond
Esempi
Many compounds are essential for life, like carbohydrates and proteins.
Molti composti sono essenziali per la vita, come i carboidrati e le proteine.
02
composto, complesso
a thing that is made up of two or more separate elements or parts combined together
Esempi
The house was built in a compound of stone and wood.
La casa è stata costruita in un composto di pietra e legno.
03
recinto, complesso
a fenced or enclosed area that contains buildings, often used for a specific purpose like housing, work, or security
Esempi
The estate 's compound was separated from the main road by a tall gate.
Il composto della tenuta era separato dalla strada principale da un alto cancello.
04
parola composta, composto
a word created by combining two or more distinct words to form a new meaning
Esempi
" Raincoat " is another compound created by joining " rain " and " coat. "
Parola composta è un altro esempio creato unendo « pioggia » e « cappotto ».
compound
01
composto
(of a word) formed by combining two or more separate words
Esempi
The compound term " firefighter " joins " fire " and " fighter " to describe a specific profession.
Il termine composto "pompiere" unisce "fuoco" e "combattente" per descrivere una professione specifica.
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