Disilane

Origin

- + silane

Full definition of disilane

Noun

1. (inorganic compound) The gaseous hydride of silicon SiH₃-SiH₃, the silicon analog of ethane
2. (organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of this compound
3. (chemistry) a molecule with a silicon-silicon single bond, or silicon analog of alkanes

Derived terms

• disilanyl

Related terms

• silane
• silene
• silyne
• disilene
• disilyne

Anagrams

• anilides