ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Silyne

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Silyne is a noun meaning (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a triple bond.

Meaning

(chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a triple bond.

More Meanings

  1. (organic chemistry) an organosilyne, a molecule containing a silicon atom triply bonded to a carbon atom
  2. (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkynes containing at least one silicon-silicon triple bond.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disilyne, silene, disilene, silylium, silylene, disilane.

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