Silene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Silene is a noun meaning (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond.
Meaning
(chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) an organosilene, a molecule containing a silicon atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom
- (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
- (botany) Any of several plants of the genus Silene.
Word Forms
- silenes
Synonyms for silene
Depending on context, synonyms include catchfly, campion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include campion, catchfly, disilene, silyne, disilyne, organosilene.
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