Also means
composed (of)
Usage Note
Compuesto is the past participle of componer used adjectivally and also a standalone adjective meaning made up of parts. In chemistry it means 'compound' (noun: un compuesto). The phrase tiempo compuesto refers to a compound tense in grammar (he hablado, for example).
Examples
"El medicamento está compuesto de varios ingredientes."
Natural Translation
The medication is made up of several ingredients.

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