silyne
- Noun. (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a triple bond.
- Noun. (organic chemistry) an organosilyne, a molecule containing a silicon atom triply bonded to a carbon atom.
- Noun. (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkynes containing at least one silicon-silicon triple bond.
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