homologation

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noun

Any reaction that converts a compound into the next member of a homologous series, usually by lengthening a carbon chain

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Meanings

nounhomologation (countable and uncountable, plural homologations)

plural homologations

  1. countableuncountablechemistryAny reaction that converts a compound into the next member of a homologous series, usually by lengthening a carbon chain
  2. countableuncountablelawOfficial certification.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
certification

Origin

From homologate + -ation.

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Translations

Dutch homologatie
  • homologatielaw
French homologation
  • homologationlaw
Indonesian homologasi
  • homologasilaw
Portuguese homologação
  • homologaçãolaw
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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