But this is a compound, right, it has some non-zero heat of formation from the elements. So is water, right?

但这是种化合物，对吧？,它具有非零的生成热,水也是一样，对吧？

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Delta H of formation means the enthalpy of this compound minus the enthalpy of its constituent elements in their most stable state at room temperature and pressure.

生成焓就是这种组分,的焓减去它的所有组成元素,在室温和常压下处于,其最稳定的状态时的焓。

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And how, for example, do you treat a German compound verb, or a Hungarian word formation which can incorporate a whole sentence?

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