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silane

Silane (noun) means any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.

noun
1
Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.
2
Monosilane (SiH₄).
3
Any organic derivative of monosilane.
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What is the meaning of silane?

"silane" (noun) means any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.

What are the different meanings of silane?

"silane" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄; 2. Monosilane (SiH₄); 3. Any organic derivative of monosilane.

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