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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   an allotrope of silicon, consisting of a long chain of silicon atoms linked together with either (1) disilene units [ ...=Si=Si=Si=...] or (2) disilyne units

Synonyms

All synonyms

amorphous siliconatomic siliconcrystalline silicon

Etymology

Blend of silicon + carbyne.

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