compounding
/kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ/
noun
- The process of mixing or combining different substances, especially in chemistry, pharmacy, or manufacturing.
- The factory specializes in the compounding of rubber and plastic materials.
- Compounding is a key step in creating custom medications for patients.
- Modern compounding uses precise machines to ensure consistent results.
- The process by which something increases or accumulates over time, especially interest or a problem.
- Thanks to compounding, her savings grew much faster than she expected.
- Investors often rely on the power of compounding to build long-term wealth.
- The compounding of small errors led to a major system failure.
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adjective
- Making something worse or more serious.
- A compounding factor in the crisis was the shortage of clean water.
- Her injury had a compounding impact on her ability to train.
- The compounding effects of stress and lack of sleep harmed his health.
- Relating to the mixing of substances.
- Compounding techniques have improved greatly with new technology.
- The compounding pharmacy prepared a special cream for the patient.
- They use a compounding machine to blend the ingredients evenly.
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