Disilene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disilene is a noun meaning (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond to another silicon atom.
Meaning
(chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond to another silicon atom.
More Meanings
- (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
- (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of ethene, Si₂H₄ ( SiH₂=SiH₂ )
Word Forms
- disilenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include silene, disilyne, disilane, silyne, organosilene, disilicide.
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