"homologous series" meaning in All languages combined

See homologous series on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: homologous series [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|homologous series}} homologous series (plural homologous series)
  1. (chemistry) any 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 Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-homologous_series-en-noun-gHqDMUvO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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