disilane

  1. Noun.  (inorganic compound) The gaseous hydride of silicon SiH3-SiH3, the silicon analog of ethane.
  2. Noun.  (organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of this compound.
  3. Noun.  (chemistry) a molecule with a silicon-silicon single bond, or silicon analog of alkanes.

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