Homologous

(-mōl'o-gūs.) [Same der iv.] (Math.) Honeycomb, Designating algebraic quantities which permit addition or subtraction, to or from one another; also, such geometric quantities or magnitudes as bear a mutual Honey-dew. correspondence.-(Chem.) Denoting a series of chem-Honey-flower. ical compounds whose several form ulæ differ from one Honey another by one equivalent of carbon and two of hydrogen, or a multiple of these numbers. Fatty acids, alcohols, and the like, constitute cases in point. Honey- [s. 460]