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Meaning of homologous series | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Homologue Homology homology group homology sphere homolover Homolya

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