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Etymology of the English word betaine

the English word betaine
derived from the Latin word beta (beet, beetroot; beta; second of anything, second item)
derived from the Greek word beta, βῆτα
using the Latin suffix -ine
derived from the New Latin word Beta
using the New Latin suffix -ine

Date

The earliest known usage of betaine in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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