homologue
or ho·mo·log
[ hoh-muh-lawg, -log, hom-uh- ]
noun
something homologous.
Chemistry. any member of a homologous series of organic compounds: Ethane is a homologue of the alkane series.
Origin of homologue
1Words Nearby homologue
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British Dictionary definitions for homologue
homologue
sometimes US homolog
/ (ˈhɒməˌlɒɡ) /
noun
biology a homologous part or organ
chem any homologous compound
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Scientific definitions for homologue
homologue
A homologous organ or part.
A homologous chromosome.
A homologous chemical compound. Compare analog.
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