Definitions

1. noun

A person or machine that compounds materials, such as a chemical compounder.

“The compounder in the factory was responsible for mixing the chemicals to create a new paint formula.”

2. noun

A person who compounds words or phrases, especially in lexicography.

“The lexicographer was a skilled compounder who created new words by combining existing ones.”

3. verb

To combine or mix materials, especially chemical compounds.

“The chemist was compounding the ingredients to create a new medication.”

4. verb

To combine or mix words or phrases to form a new word or phrase.

“The poet enjoyed compounding words to create new metaphors in her poetry.”