Definition of Decompound

1. Adjective. Of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound.

Similar to: Compound

Definition of Decompound

1. v. t. To compound or mix with that is already compound; to compound a second time.

2. a. Compound of what is already compounded; compounded a second time.

3. n. A decomposite.

Definition of Decompound

1. Noun. A decomposite. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decompound

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Decompound

1. More than once compound. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decompound

decomposable
decompose
decomposed
decomposer
decomposers
decomposes
decomposing
decomposite
decomposites
decomposition
decomposition of movement
decomposition potential
decomposition reaction
decompositional
decompositions
decompound (current term)
decompound leaf
decompoundable
decompounds
decompress
decompressed
decompresses
decompressing
decompression
decompression bomb
decompression bombs
decompression chamber
decompression disease
decompression illness
decompression operations

Literary usage of Decompound

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Botany for North America: Containing Generic and Specific by Amos Eaton (1836)
"... decompound, loose: spike subulate: seed obovate, pointed with tbe long persistent style. 3—6 f. ..."

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