an·a·logue noun \'a-n?-?lo?g, -?läg\Definition of ANALOGUE 1
: something that is analogous or similar to something else 2
: an organ or part similar in function to an organ or part of another animal or plant but different in structure and origin 3
usually analog : a chemical compound that is structurally similar to another but differs slightly in composition (as in the replacement of one atom by an atom of a different element or in the presence of a particular functional group) 4
: a food product made by combining a less expensive food (as soybeans or whitefish) with additives to give the appearance and taste of a more expensive food (as beef or crab)
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