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–ine2
 
SUFFIX:1. also –in A chemical substance, especially: a. Halogen: bromine. b. Basic compound: amine. c. Alkaloid: quinine. 2. Amino acid: glycine. 3. A mixture of compounds: gasoline. 4. Commercial material: glassine.
ETYMOLOGY:Ultimately from Latin -nus and -inus, adj. suffixes; see –ine1.
 
 
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