silene
The origin and history of silene.
Etymology
The chemistry sense is a coined term modeled on "alkene," substituting silicon for carbon; the plant genus name Silene is unrelated, from botanical Latin.
The origin and history of silene.
The chemistry sense is a coined term modeled on "alkene," substituting silicon for carbon; the plant genus name Silene is unrelated, from botanical Latin.
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