homoconjugation

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noun

A form of conjugation in which a non-conjugating atom or group is interposed between the conjugating bonds

OriginEnglish conjugation ← Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós) ← Proto-Hellenic *homós →
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Meanings

nounhomoconjugation (plural homoconjugations)

plural homoconjugations

  1. chemistryA form of conjugation in which a non-conjugating atom or group is interposed between the conjugating bonds

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*sem-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*somHós
  3. Proto-Hellenic*homós
  4. Ancient Greekὁμός (homós)
  5. Englishhomo-
  6. Englishconjugation
  7. Englishhomoconjugation

From homo- + conjugation.

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APA

homoconjugation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homoconjugation

MLA

“homoconjugation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homoconjugation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “homoconjugation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homoconjugation.

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