ENE
or E.N.E.
Definition 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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Examples from the Web for ene
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 RochelleThese are a succession of rocky patches extending 4½ miles in an ENE.
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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 bondsbenzene; ethylene
Word Origin for -ene
from Greek -ēnē, feminine patronymic suffix
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Medicine definitions for ene
-ene
suff.
An unsaturated organic compound, especially one containing a double bond between carbon atoms:ethylene.
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Science 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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