Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): -in

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): -in


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(1):

A hypothetical compound, C2H2N4 which may be regarded as benzene with four CH groups replaced by nitrogen atoms; also, any of various derivatives of the same. There are three isomeric varieties.

(2):

A sirupy, nontoxic ptomaine, C5H14N2 (chemically pentamethylene diamine), formed in putrefaction of flesh, etc.

(3):

A suffix. See the Note under -ine.