Silene

Noun

Definitions

1.Nouna molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond

2.Nounan organosilene, a molecule containing a silicon atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom

3.Nouna silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.

4.NounAny of several plants of the genus Silene.

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