ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Silane

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈsʌɪleɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Silane is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) Monosilane (SiH₄).

Meaning

(inorganic chemistry) Monosilane (SiH₄).

More Meanings

  1. (organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of monosilane.
  2. (chemistry) Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.

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Related dictionary entries include alkoxy, monosilane, hydrosilane, disilane, silanol, silazane.

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