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homo- [′hō·mō]

(organic chemistry)

Indicating the homolog of a compound differing in formula from the latter by an increase of one CH₂group.

Indicating a homopolymer made up of a single type of monomer, such as polyethylene from ethylene.

Indicating that a skeletal atom has been added to a well-known structure.

(science and technology)

Indicating the same or similar.

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