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Homogenous vs Inhomogenous - What's the difference?

homogenous | inhomogenous |

As adjectives the difference between homogenous and inhomogenous

is that homogenous is having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny while inhomogenous is not homogenous.

homogenous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny
  • (proscribed)

    • Usage notes

    According to The Oxford Guide to English Usage , 'homogenous' is a frequent error for homogeneous.

    inhomogenous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not homogenous