Chemical Compound
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance composed of two or more elements chemically bonded in fixed proportions, relevant in legal contexts such as patent law and hazardous materials regulation.
The patent application detailed the new chemical compound used in the pharmaceutical drug.
Forms
- chemical compound
- chemical compounds
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the exact chemical compound using recognized nomenclature to avoid ambiguity in regulations or patent claims.
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