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In chemistry, a substance that is similar, but not identical, to another.<\/p>\n

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A term which, when used to describe information (data), means that the information relates to a point on a continuum, such as a person’s body temperature. Those using analog information typically “round off” the information, such as using 98.6 instead of 98.596745. “Analog” is distinguished from “digital,” which describes information relating to discrete steps, such as counting the fingers on one’s hand.<\/p>\n

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One of two organs in different species that are similar in function but different in structure.<\/p>\n

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