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silène — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • silene noun In chemistry, a molecule containing a silicon atom joined to another atom by a double bond, the silicon counterpart of an alkene.

Senses

silène is used for these senses in English:

  • silene (botany) Any of several plants of the genus Silene.

silene — full definition

  1. noun In chemistry, a molecule containing a silicon atom joined to another atom by a double bond, the silicon counterpart of an alkene.
  2. noun Any plant of the genus Silene, a large group of flowering plants including campions and catchflies.
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