silene

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

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