Silicyne
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Silicyne is a noun meaning 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 [ ...–Si≡Si–Si≡Si–... ].
Meaning
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 [ ...–Si≡Si–Si≡Si–... ].
Word Forms
- silicynes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include silyne, disilyne, disilene, disilane, silene, disilyl.
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