Silane

//ˈsɪleɪn// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.
  2. 2
    Monosilane (SiH₄).
  3. 3
    Any organic derivative of monosilane.

Synonyms

All synonyms
monosilanemonosilanesilicane

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silane-modified polymerparent compoundsilicon hydride

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