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Definition of -on
1. Suffix. (physics and biology) Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles (qualifier proton), quanta (qualifier photon), molecular units (qualifier codon), or substances (qualifier interferon). ¹
2. Suffix. (biology genetics) Forming names of things considered as basic or fundamental units, such as codon or recon. ¹
3. Suffix. (chemistry) Forming names of noble gases and certain other elements (such as boron or carbon). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of -on
| -off -oholic -oi -oic -oid -oideae -ol -ola -ologist -ology | -oma -omas -omata -ome -omics -on (current term) -one -onomics -onomy -onym | -opia -opsida -opsy -or -orama -ory -os -os- -oscopy -ose |
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