8-letter words that end in ne
- cutscene — (in computer games) a scene that develops the story line and is often shown on completion of a certain level, or when the player’s character dies.
- cymogene — a mixture of volatile flammable hydrocarbons, mainly butane, obtained in the distillation of petroleum
- cysteine — a sulphur-containing amino acid, present in proteins, that oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine. Formula: HSCH2CH(NH2)COOH
- cytidine — a nucleoside formed by the condensation of cytosine and ribose
- cytisine — a toxic alkaloid found in several species of plants, similar in molecular structure to nicotine
- cytokine — any of various proteins, secreted by cells, that carry signals to neighbouring cells. Cytokines include interferon
- cytosine — a white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids; 6-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidine. Formula: C4H5N3O
- darraine — clear of guilt
- dateline — the date and location of a story, placed at the top of an article
- daturine — a poisonous substance found in plants belonging to the Solanaceae family
- dauphine — the wife of a dauphin
- de vinne — Theodore Low, 1828–1914, U.S. printer.
- deadline — A deadline is a time or date before which a particular task must be finished or a particular thing must be done.
- delphine — Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of dolphins.
- demilune — an outwork in front of a fort, shaped like a crescent moon
- deracine — uprooted
- dethrone — If a king, queen, or other powerful person is dethroned, they are removed from their position of power.
- dew line — distant early warning line, a network of radar stations situated mainly in Arctic regions to give early warning of aircraft or missile attack on North America
- dextrine — a soluble, gummy substance, formed from starch by the action of heat, acids, or ferments, occurring in various forms and having dextrorotatory properties: used chiefly as a thickening agent in printing inks and food, as a mucilage, and as a substitute for gum arabic and other natural substances.
- diactine — a sponge spicule having two rays that develop in different directions from a single point of origin
- diaphane — Something transparent or diaphanous.
- diaphone — the set of all realizations of a given phoneme in a language
- diborane — a colorless gas with an unpleasant odor, B 2 H 6 , used in the synthesis of organic boron compounds as a dope to introduce boron and as a polymerization catalyst for ethylene.
- diketone — a compound containing two C=O groups, as CH 3 COCOCH 3 .
- disdaine — Obsolete spelling of disdain.
- disthene — (mineral) Kyanite.
- doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
- dopamine — Biochemistry. a catecholamine neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, retina, and sympathetic ganglia, acting within the brain to help regulate movement and emotion: its depletion may cause Parkinson's disease. Compare dopa.
- dordogne — a river in SW France, flowing W to the Gironde estuary. 300 miles (485 km) long.
- douzaine — a bet in roulette on 12 numbers simultaneously so as to share in any that win.
- downline — Alternative spelling of down line.
- downzone — to change the zoning designation on (property) to restrict high-density development.
- dragline — a rope dragging from something; dragrope.
- dragonné — shaped like a dragon
- draisine — an early form of bicycle designed in Germany, nick-named the hobby horse or dandy horse
- dropline — a headline or bank consisting of a top line set flush with the left margin, with each succeeding line indented on the left, and the final line flush with the right margin.
- dropzone — The location at which troops or supplies are dropped, usually by parachute.
- drumline — A group of percussionists in a marching band.
- dry wine — wine that is not sweet
- drystone — (of a stone wall) built without using mortar.
- duquesne — Abraham [a-bra-am] /a braˈam/ (Show IPA), 1610–88, French naval commander.
- duvetine — a napped fabric, in a twilled or plain weave, of cotton, wool, silk, or rayon.
- dye-line — a contact print of a line drawing, giving brown lines on an off-white background.
- earphone — a sound receiver that fits in or over the ear, as of a radio or telephone.
- eburnine — (rare) Like ivory.
- ecdysone — an insect hormone that stimulates metamorphosis.
- edgebone — aitchbone.
- ektexine — the outer of the two layers that make up the exine
- elaphine — relating to or resembling a red deer
- elastane — An elastic polyurethane material, used for hosiery, underwear, and other close-fitting clothing.