ENE

1 of 2

abbreviation

east-northeast

-ene

2 of 2

noun suffix

: unsaturated carbon compound
benzene
especially : carbon compound with one double bond
ethylene

Word History

Etymology

Noun suffix

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek -ēnē, feminine of -ēnos, adjective suffix

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Cite this Entry

“ENE.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ENE. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

-ene

noun suffix
ˌēn
: unsaturated carbon compound
benzene
especially : carbon compound with one double bond
ethylene
Etymology

Noun suffix

derived from Greek -ēnos (adjective suffix)

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