Compound
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-005978
1. A substance composed of two or more elements whose composition is constant. For example, table salt (sodium chloride - NACl) is a compound.
2. Combination of two or more different chemical elements held together by chemical bonds. See element. See inorganic compound, organic compound.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-005978 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Climate change |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. A substance composed of two or more elements whose composition is constant. For example, table salt (sodium chloride - NACl) is a compound.\n\n2. Combination of two or more different chemical elements held together by chemical bonds. See element. See inorganic compound, organic compound.",
"subject": "Climate change",
"references": [
"Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
"Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/compound/"
}
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