Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ino

Prefix

ˈiːnoʊ

Definition

A combining form used in chemistry to denote a relationship to the type of compound that is part of a larger molecule.

Examples

Ino- (‘ino’ in inorganic nomenclature can often relate to the presence of nitrogen in a compound).
Example: The term ‘inoplast’ refers to certain types of plastics containing nitrogen in their formulation.

Meaning

In chemistry, ‘ino’ refers to a specific group or class of compounds, particularly those related to nitrogen (as can be seen in ‘-ine’ or ‘-in’ compounds), indicating its role in molecular structure.