congener

• 名词，指与另一事物属于同一类别、种类或群体的东西。例如，赋予饮品独特风味的化学成分、有共同起源或亲缘关系的生物，或任何同种的实体。

A noun referring to something that belongs to the same category, class, or group as another, such as a chemical constituent that gives a distinctive character to a beverage, an organism related by common descent or genus, or any entity of the same kind.

1. Chemical constituent in beveragesC2formal

   A minor chemical compound found in alcoholic drinks that contributes to their unique flavor, aroma, and character.

   同源物

   • The congener content in whiskey gives it a distinct smoky taste.
   • Distillers monitor congeners to ensure consistent quality in their spirits.
   • Some wines have higher levels of congeners, which can affect the taste.

2. Related organismC2formalscientific

   An animal or plant that belongs to the same genus or shares a common ancestry with another.

   同属生物

   • The lion is a congener of the tiger, both being in the genus Panthera.
   • Botanists discovered a new congener of the rose family in the rainforest.
   • This species is a congener of the common frog, sharing similar traits.

   同义词cognatekinrelationrelative

3. Member of the same categoryC2formal

   A thing or person that belongs to the same class, kind, or group as another.

   同类

   • In the world of classical music, Mozart and Haydn are congeners.
   • The two novels are congeners in the genre of science fiction.
   • As a congener of the same profession, she understood his challenges.

   同义词compeercounterpartequalfellowmatchpeer