chlorosilane

noun

chlo·​ro·​silane
plural -s
1
: a gas SiH3Cl derived from monosilane

called also monochlorosilane

2
: a chlorine derivative of a silane
especially : a derivative [as dimethyl-dichloro-silane (CH3)2SiCl2] of an organic silane used in making silicones

called also organochlorosilane

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + silane

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“Chlorosilane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorosilane. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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