Homologous series

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.Nounany series of aliphatic organic compounds whose members differ only in the addition of a CH2 group; for example, the carboxylic acids, CH3(CH2)nCOOH where n is any whole number

Synonyms

homolog homology homologue homologation chemical series ketone alkyl straight chain homosequence azalogue heteroanalogue haloaliphatic

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