binary compound
(bi-na-ry-com-pound)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. A chemical compound composed of only two different elements.
Example Sentence
Water is a binary compound consisting of hydrogen and oxygen.
More Example Sentences
Sodium chloride is a binary compound made of sodium and chlorine.
Synonyms
diatomic compound; two-element compound; simple compound
Antonyms
complex compound; polyatomic compound; mixture
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