-idine

suffix

Denotes a chemical compound containing a ring containing nitrogen

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Meanings

suffix
  1. chemistryDenotes a chemical compound containing a ring containing nitrogen
  2. medicinealpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists.

Origin

Derived from the ending of pyridine, which comes from German Pyridin which in turn comes from a combination of pyro- -id and -in (-ide and -ine)

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APA

-idine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-idine

MLA

“-idine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-idine. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-idine,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-idine.

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