Skin bracers or fresheners [edit]. These are the mildest form of toners; they contain water and a humectant such as glycerine, and little if any alcohol (0â10%).
analogous. adj. 1. similar or corresponding in some respect. 2. (Biology) biology (of organs and parts) having the same function but different evolutionary origin Compare homologous 4: the paddle of a whale and the fin of a fish are analogous. 3. (Linguistics) linguistics formed by analogy: an analogous plural.
Analogous structures pertain to the various structures in different species having the same appearance, structure or function but have evolved separately, thus do not share common ancestor. Examples of analogous structures include: 1  wings of insects and birds used for flying. 2  jointed legs of insects and vertebrates used for locomotion. 3  fins of fish and flippers of whales (mammals).