Disilane

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The gaseous hydride of silicon SiH₃-SiH₃, the silicon analog of ethane
  2. 2
    Any organic derivative of this compound
  3. 3
    a molecule with a silicon-silicon single bond, or silicon analog of alkanes

Etymology

From di- + silane.

Related phrases

single bond

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