disilene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond to another silicon atom
  2. a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
  3. a silicon analog of ethene, Si₂H₄ ( SiH₂=SiH₂ )

Word forms

disilene disilenes

Etymology

From di- + silene.

Derived words

disilenyl
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