pseudohomolog en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English homolog English pseudohomolog From pseudo- + homolog.
Meanings
- Either of a pair of lanthanides or actinides and related transition elements that have similar chemical properties because of similar electronic structure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudohomologue | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pseudohomologs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |