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Meaning of -in | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR A2

Definitions

  1. Used, as a modification of -ine, to form the names of a variety of types of compound; examples include proteins (globulin), carbohydrates (dextrin), dyes (alizarin) and others (vanillin).
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  2. A neutral chemical compound.
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  3. Attached to a word (usually a verb) to denote a protest, demonstration or other type of gathering characterized by the activity denoted by the base word.
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  4. An enzyme.
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  5. An antibiotic.
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  6. A pharmaceutical product.
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Examples

“albumin, casein, chitin, pepsin, saponin”
“renin, pancreatin”
“penicillin, streptomycin”
“cobalamin, niacin, vitamin”
“elf + -in → elfin”

CEFR level

A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.

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