English Explanatory Dictionary

silicyne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. an allotrope of silicon, consisting of a long chain of silicon atoms linked together with either (1) disilene units [ ...=Si=Si=Si=...] or (2) disilyne units

Word forms

silicyne silicynes

Etymology

Blend of silicon + carbyne.

Related words

carbyne silicon silene silyne disilene disilyne cumulene polyyne
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