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ENE

1
or E.N.E.

abbreviation for



-ene

2
Chemistry.
  1. a suffix used to form names of unsaturated hydrocarbons ( anthracene; benzene ), especially those of the alkene series ( butylene ).

ENE

1

symbol for

  1. east-northeast
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-ene

2

combining form

  1. (in chemistry) indicating an unsaturated compound containing double bonds

    ethylene

    benzene

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–ene

  1. A suffix used to form the names of hydrocarbons having one or more double bonds, such as benzene.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ENE1

< Greek -ēnē, feminine of -ēnos, adj. suffix denoting origin or source
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ENE1

from Greek -ēnē, feminine patronymic suffix
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Example Sentences

Thus dingir is 'god,' dingir-ene 'gods,' dingir-ene-ku 'to the gods;' mu-ru 'I built,' mu-na-ru 'I built it.'

Sanct Tredwall, als, thare may be sene Quhilk on ane prick hes baith her ene.

Kvmth-ene fyand vnwarlinga, thån mot mån dva sa thene kêning bith.

Pliny calls it Nea; it is said to be the same place called by the Turks Ene.

The navigation for steamers drawing 10 feet of water terminates at the junction of the Perene and Ene.

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