adjective
- not made up of separate parts or elements; simple or pure
- not combined with other substances
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The scientist studied the uncompounded elements in their pure form.
- Water is a compound substance, while hydrogen is uncompounded.
- The recipe called for uncompounded butter, not a margarine blend.
- In chemistry class, we learned about uncompounded metals.
- The artist preferred uncompounded pigments for their paintings.
- The laboratory stored uncompounded chemicals separately from mixtures.