silene

Noun

 * 1)  a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond
 * 2)  an organosilene, a molecule containing a silicon atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom
 * 3)  a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
 * 4)  Any of several plants of the genus  - the campions

Derived terms

 * silenyl
 * disilene

Related terms

 * silane
 * silyne
 * disilane
 * disilyne

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  A silene, any plant of the genus