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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically combined, creating a new material with unique properties that differ from its individual components. In everyday contexts, it can also refer to anything made up of multiple interconnected parts, like a fenced enclosure or a word formed by joining two words together. Modern usage extends to finance, where compound interest means earnings are reinvested to generate even more growth over time.
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