| -ene suff. An unsaturated organic compound, especially one containing a double bond between carbon atoms: ethylene. [From Greek -  n, feminine adj. suff.] |
-ene
n combining form
(Chemistry) indicating an unsaturated compound containing double bonds benzene ethylene
[from Greek -ēnē, feminine patronymic suffix]
| -ene A suffix used to form the names of hydrocarbons having one or more double bonds, such as benzene. |
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