Compound vs. Botox
Difference Between Compound and Botox
Compoundnoun
an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
Botoxnoun
a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions; is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smoothe frown lines temporarily
Compoundnoun
a group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices
Compoundnoun
Anything made by combining several things.
Compoundnoun
A substance made from any combination elements.
Compoundnoun
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.
Compoundnoun
(linguistics) A lexeme that consists of more than one stem; compound word; for example laptop, formed from lap and top.
Compoundnoun
(rail) a compound locomotive, a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.
Compoundadjective
composed of elements; not simple
a compound wordCompoundadjective
(math) dealing with numbers of various denominations of quantity, or with processes more complex than the simple process
compound addition; compound proportionCompoundadjective
(music) An octave higher than originally (i.e. a compound major second is equivalent to a major ninth).
Compoundverb
(transitive) To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.
to compound a medicineCompoundverb
(transitive) To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.
Compoundverb
(transitive) To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.
Compoundverb
To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
to compound a debtCompoundverb
(transitive) To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.
Compoundverb
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration.
Compoundverb
To compose; to constitute.
Compoundverb
To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
Compoundverb
(transitive) To worsen a situation
Compoundnoun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Compoundnoun
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
Compoundnoun
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
Compoundverb
make more intense, stronger, or more marked;
The efforts were intensifiedHer rudeness intensified his dislike for herPotsmokers claim it heightens their awarenessThis event only deepened my convictionsCompoundverb
put or add together;
combine resourcesCompoundverb
calculate principal and interest
Compoundverb
create by mixing or combining
Compoundverb
combine so as to form a whole; mix;
compound the ingredientsCompoundadjective
of leaf shapes; of leaves composed of several similar parts or lobes
Compoundadjective
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts;
soap is a compound substancehousetop is a compound worda blackberry is a compound fruitCompoundadjective
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony;
coral is a colonial organism
