What is another word for binary compound?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪnəɹi kˈɒmpa͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
A binary compound is a chemical compound made up of two different elements that are chemically combined. Synonyms for binary compound include diatomic compound, a compound consisting of two atoms of the same element; simple binary compound, a compound consisting of two nonmetallic elements; and binary molecular compound, a compound composed of two nonmetallic elements held together by covalent bonds. Other synonyms can include double salt, a compound formed from two salt solutions, and inorganic compound, a compound composed of elements other than carbon, usually metal ions combined with non-metal ions. Binary compounds play an important role in chemistry and can be found in numerous industrial and commercial applications.
