Congener

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˌdʒɛnər/

Definitions of congener

noun a chemical compound that is similar in structure or function to another compound

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about different congeners in my science class.

A2 The teacher explained that alcohol contains various congeners that can affect how you feel the next day.

B1 It is important to be aware of the congeners present in the food we consume.

B2 The sommelier educated us on the different congeners found in different types of wine.

C1 The scientist conducted a study on the congeners present in the river water to assess its quality.

C2 The researcher published a paper on the effects of congeners on human health.

Examples of congener in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the chemical structure of each congener in the sample.

informal I learned about different congeners in my chemistry class.

slang I have no idea what those congeners are, can you explain it in simple terms?

figurative Each congener represents a different aspect of the problem we are trying to solve.

Grammatical Forms of congener

• past tense: congeners
• plural: congeners
• comparative: more congener
• superlative: most congener
• present tense: congener
• future tense: will congener
• perfect tense: have congenered
• continuous tense: am congenering
• singular: congener
• positive degree: congener
• infinitive: to congener
• gerund: congenering
• participle: congenered

Origin and Evolution of congener

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'congener' originated from the Latin word 'congener' which means 'of the same kind'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a biological context to refer to organisms of the same kind or species, the term 'congener' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe things that are similar or related in nature.