silene

See also: Silene, silène, Silène, and šíleně

English

Noun

silene (plural silenes)

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

Derived terms

silenyl
disilene

Related terms

Anagrams

enisle, ensile, lienes, senile

Interlingue

Noun

silene (plural silenes)

campion

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