Generalised compound

Generalised Compound

Generalised Compound (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd 'kɒmpaʊnd/) is a term used in various fields of study, including Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Biology. The term refers to a compound that is not specific to a single entity but can be applied to a broad range of substances or entities.

Etymology

The term 'Generalised Compound' is derived from the English words 'generalised', meaning applicable to or common in general, and 'compound', which refers to a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements.

Related Terms

Compound (chemistry): In chemistry, a compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.
Molecular Compound: A molecular compound is a compound where the atoms share electrons through covalent bonds.
Ionic Compound: An ionic compound is a compound made up of ions which are held together by ionic bonds.
Covalent Compound: A covalent compound is a molecule formed by covalent bonds, in which the atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.
Binary Compound: A binary compound is a chemical compound that contains exactly two different elements.
Complex Compound: A complex compound is a compound where a metal atom or ion is bonded with a group of neutral molecules or anions called ligands.