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ENE

Ene is a term with multiple meanings across different domains, including language, chemistry, and navigation. It is typically encountered in short, descriptive entries in reference works rather than as a single, unified concept.

In linguistics, ene is the name of the letter N in the Spanish alphabet. It is pronounced

In chemistry, the suffix -ene denotes alkenes, a class of hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon–carbon

In geography and navigation, ENE stands for East-Northeast, a compass point located between East and Northeast.

As an acronym, ENE appears in various contexts to abbreviate different terms, organizations, or programs depending

as
a
single
syllable,
and
speakers
use
it
when
reciting
the
alphabet,
spelling,
or
labeling
the
letter
in
written
or
spoken
form.
The
name
for
the
letter
varies
across
languages;
for
example,
Italian
uses
enne
for
N.
double
bond.
The
-ene
suffix
is
used
in
IUPAC
naming
to
indicate
the
presence
and
position
of
a
double
bond
within
a
carbon
chain,
such
as
ethene,
propene,
and
butene.
Positions
are
often
specified
with
locants
(for
example,
but-2-ene)
and
may
be
combined
with
other
prefixes
to
describe
ring
structures
or
substituents.
It
corresponds
to
an
azimuth
of
67.5
degrees
from
due
north
and
is
used
in
navigation,
meteorology,
and
mapping
as
one
of
the
standard
directional
divisions.
on
the
subject
area.
The
meaning
is
usually
clarified
by
the
surrounding
text
or
specific
field
of
use.