Silicene Definition

noun

(inorganic chemistry) A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.

Wiktionary

(organic chemistry) Any short-lived, reactive species R2Si: analogous to carbenes.

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Other Word Forms of Silicene

Noun

Singular:
silicene
Plural:
silicenes

Origin of Silicene

  • Blend of silicon and graphene (silicon +‎ -ene) from silicon and graphene; due to the similarity of the silicon layer to carbon in graphene.

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  • From silicon and carbene

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Words Starting With

SSISIL

Words Ending With

ENEENE

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silicene

Words Starting With S and Ending With E

Starts With S & Ends With EStarts With SI & Ends With EStarts With S & Ends With NE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With S8 Letter Words Ending With E