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silane.

Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.

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noun/ˈsʌɪleɪn/UK/ˈsɪleɪn/US
  1. Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄.

  2. Monosilane (SiH₄).

  3. Any organic derivative of monosilane.

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