-ine

²-ine

noun suffix

Definition of -INE

1

: chemical substance: as a : halogen element <chlorine> b : basic or base-containing carbon compound that contains nitrogen <quinine> <cystine> c : mixture of compounds (as of hydrocarbons) <gasoline> d : hydride <arsine>

2

: -in 1a

3

: commercial product or material <glassine>

Origin of -INE

French -ine, from Latin -īna, from feminine of -īnus, adjective suffix