ane
Origin of ane
1Other definitions for -ane (2 of 2)
a suffix used in names of hydrocarbons of the methane or paraffin series: propane.
Origin of -ane
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How to use ane in a sentence
The words arren (male) and aner (man) also contain a similar allusion to the same principle of the upward flux (te ano rhon).
Cratylus | PlatoNow when this day was past, and another day came, then went the steward to Uba-aner, and told him of all these things.
Egyptian Tales, First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty | W. M. Flinders PetrieAnd Uba-aner called unto the crocodile and said, 'Bring forth the page.'
Egyptian Tales, First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty | W. M. Flinders PetrieUba-aner said unto the king, 'Behold, whatever I command this crocodile he will do it.'
Egyptian Tales, First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty | W. M. Flinders PetrieAnd Uba-aner stooped and took up the crocodile, and it became in his hand a crocodile of wax.
Egyptian Tales, First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty | W. M. Flinders Petrie
British Dictionary definitions for ane (1 of 2)
/ (eɪn) /
a Scottish word for one
British Dictionary definitions for -ane (2 of 2)
indicating an alkane hydrocarbon: hexane
Origin of -ane
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Scientific definitions for -ane
A suffix used to form the names of saturated hydrocarbons, such as ethane. The suffix is shortened to -an- before other suffixes to indicate compounds derived from saturated hydrocarbons, as in ethanol.
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