English Explanatory Dictionary

silicene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.
noun
  1. Any short-lived, reactive species R₂Si: analogous to carbenes.

Word forms

silicene silicenes

Etymology

Blend of silicon + graphene, due to the similarity of the silicon layer to carbon in graphene.

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