compounds

NOUN

combination, mixture

Synonyms

STRONG

admixture aggregate alloy amalgam amalgamation blend combo commixture composite composition compost conglomerate fusion goulash medley mishmash soup stew synthesis union

Antonyms

STRONG

division separation

VERB

mix, combine

Synonyms

STRONG

admix amalgamate associate blend bracket coalesce commingle commix concoct connect couple fuse immix intermingle join link meld mingle synthesize unite

WEAK

coagment make up

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide separate unmix

WEAK

better make easy uncomplicate

VERB

make difficult; complicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to aggravate exacerbate heighten intensify magnify multiply worsen

STRONG

augment confound confuse extend

WEAK

make complex make intricate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm decrease help improve lessen soothe weaken

STRONG

clarify clear up enlighten explain

WEAK

better divide make easy separate uncomplicate unmix

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Future work will investigate whether APOE2-mimetic compounds or targeted DNA repair treatments can provide similar protection in people with APOE4, the group with the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

Experimental research suggests that some bioactive compounds in coffee have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may contribute to its possible benefits.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

"What we've shown is that some of those effects may be linked to how coffee compounds interact with this receptor, which is involved in protecting the body from stress-induced damage."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

Researchers found that certain compounds in coffee may activate NR4A1, a receptor that is becoming increasingly important in studies of aging, stress responses and disease.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

DDT, methoxychlor, malathion, phenothiazine, and various dinitro compounds are among the numerous pesticides that have been found to inhibit one or more of the enzymes concerned in the cycle of oxidation.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson