Disilene

Origin

- + silene

Full definition of disilene

Noun

1. (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond to another silicon atom
2. (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
3. (inorganic compound) a silicon analog of ethene, Siâ‚‚Hâ‚„ ( SiHâ‚‚=SiHâ‚‚ )

Derived terms

• disilenyl

Related terms

• silene
• silyne
• silane
• disilane
• disilyne

Anagrams

• sideline