chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight. soil conditioner - a chemical substance used to improve the structure of the soil and increase its porosity; gypsum can be used as a soil conditioner.
What is Pulmicort? Pulmicort contains budesonide, a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Pulmicort is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Pulmicort may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
They get their name because they lather up in water, like soap suds. In fact, the herb soapwort is one of the most concentrated sources of saponins and can be used to make a natural cleanser. Like many other phyto-compounds, saponins are produced by plants as a method of natural pest control.