isologous

[ ahy-sol-uh-guhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. (of two or more organic compounds) chemically related but differing in composition other than by n CH 2 .

isologous

/ ˈaɪsəʊˌlɒɡ; aɪˈsɒləɡəs /

adjective

1. (of two or more organic compounds) having a similar structure but containing different atoms of the same valency

Derived Forms

• isologue, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of isologous¹

First recorded in 1855–60; iso- + (homo)logous

Word History and Origins

Origin of isologous¹

C19: from iso- + ( homo ) logous