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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a triple bond to another silicon atom
2. 2
   a silicon analog of alkynes containing at least one silicon-silicon triple bond.
3. 3
   a silicon analog of ethyne, Si₂H₂ ( SiH≡SiH )

Etymology

From di- + silyne.

Related phrases

si htriple bond

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