Sometimes-floral organic compound Crossword Clue

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Sometimes-floral organic compound Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water

Hint 2: Clue Definition

COMPOUND (verb)
1. make more intense, stronger, or more marked
2. put or add together
COMPOUND (noun)
1. (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
2. an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
COMPOUND (adjective)
1. composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
2. composed of more than one part

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38. Barely passing grade

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48. Conjures up, say

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26. Things indicated by squiggly lines in cartoons

27. Paves the way?

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62. Poetic tribute

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