disilyne en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- English silyne English disilyne From di- + silyne.
Meanings
- a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a triple bond to another silicon atom
- a silicon analog of alkynes containing at least one silicon-silicon triple bond.
- a silicon analog of ethyne, Si₂H₂ ( SiH≡SiH )
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disilynes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |