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bi- or (before a vowel) bin- prefix, signifying 1 having, involving, using or consisting of two things or elements, etc • bifocal • binaural. 2 happening twice in every one (of something), or once in every two (of something) • bi-monthly. 3 on or from both sides • bilateral. 4 chem a applied to a salt or compound: containing twice the amount of the acid, etc shown in the prefixed word (eg bicarbonate of soda indicates the presence of twice the quantity of carbonic acid present in carbonate of soda); b applied to a compound: containing two identical hydrocarbon groups • biphenyl. Technical equivalent di-.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin bis twice.

bin noun 1 a container for depositing or storing rubbish. 2 a container for storing some kinds of food. Often in compounds • bread bin. 3 a large industrial container for storing goods in large quantities. 4 a stand or case with sections in it, for storing bottles of wine. verb (binned, binning) 1 to put (eg rubbish) into a bin. 2 to store (eg wine) in a bin.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.