Silane Definition

sĭlān
noun
A pungent flammable gas, SiH4 , that is toxic and irritating, used in the manufacture of semiconductors.
American Heritage
Any of a group of silicon hydrides having the general formula Sin H2n+2 that are analogous to the alkanes.
American Heritage
(inorganic chemistry) Monosilane (SiH₄)
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Other Word Forms of Silane

Noun

Singular:
silane
Plural:
silanes

Origin of Silane

  • sil(icon) –ane

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

SSISIL

Words Ending With

ENEANE

Unscrambles

silane

Words Starting With S and Ending With E

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