silene

See also: Silene, silène, Silène, and šíleně

English

Noun

silene (plural silenes)

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

Derived terms

• silenyl
• disilene

Related terms

• silane
• silyne
• disilane
• disilyne

Anagrams

• Inslee, enisle, ensile, lienes, senile