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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond to another silicon atom
2. 2
   a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
3. 3
   a silicon analog of ethene, Si₂H₄ ( SiH₂=SiH₂ )

Etymology

From di- + silene.

Related phrases

double bondsi h

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