-in
-in1 definition
-in (in)
- a neutral carbohydrate inulin
- a glycoside amygdalin
- a protein albumin
- a glyceride palmitin
- an enzyme rennin
- an antibiotic streptomycin
- an alkaloid or a nitrogenous base codein
- a pharmaceutical preparation chrysarobin
- a commercial product, material, or mixture algin
- an antigen tuberculin
Etymology: see -ine
-in2 definition
-in (in)
any of various mass actions or gatherings of a (specified) type, as a political demonstration or a form of entertainment pray-in, be-in
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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