ENE Definition
ēn
suffix
An unsaturated organic compound, especially one containing a double bond between carbon atoms.
Ethylene.
American Heritage
affix
Any open-chain hydrocarbon containing one double bond.
Propylene.
Webster's New World
Any of certain other unsaturated compounds containing one or more double bonds.
Benzene, pinene.
Webster's New World
Any of certain commercial products.
Webster's New World
Origin of ENE
From Greek -ēnē feminine adj. suff
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
after L -enus, Gr -enos, adj. suffix
From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition
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