Definition of "-ine" []

• Of or relating to: Benedictine. (suffix)
• Made of; resembling: opaline. (suffix)
• A chemical substance, especially: (suffix)
• Halogen: bromine. (suffix)
• Basic compound: amine. (suffix)

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