ENE

or E.N.E.

abbreviation

east-northeast.

Other definitions for -ene (2 of 2)

-ene

Chemistry.

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

Origin of -ene

<Greek -ēnē, feminine of -ēnos, adj. suffix denoting origin or source

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How to use ENE in a sentence

Thus dingir is 'god,' dingir-ENE 'gods,' dingir-ENE-ku 'to the gods;' mu-ru 'I built,' mu-na-ru 'I built it.'
A Primer of Assyriology | Archibald Henry Sayce
Sanct Tredwall, als, thare may be sene Quhilk on ane prick hes baith her ENE.
An Introduction to Mythology | Lewis Spence
Kvmth-ENE fyand vnwarlinga, thån mot mån dva sa thene kêning bith.
The Oera Linda Book | Anonymous
Pliny calls it Nea; it is said to be the same place called by the Turks ENE.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3) | Strabo
The navigation for steamers drawing 10 feet of water terminates at the junction of the Perene and ENE.
Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker | James Henry Rochelle

British Dictionary definitions for ENE (1 of 2)

ENE

symbol for

east-northeast

British Dictionary definitions for -ene (2 of 2)

-ene

n combining form

(in chemistry) indicating an unsaturated compound containing double bonds: benzene; ethylene

Origin of -ene

from Greek -ēnē, feminine patronymic suffix

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Scientific definitions for -ene

-ene

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

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