adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any compound of this kind.

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing any of a series of derivatives of silicon that have at least one alkyl or aryl group, especially one containing at least one carbon–silicon bond. not-comparable

Etymology

From organo- + silicon.

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