silene

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond
2. noun an organosilene, a molecule containing a silicon atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom
3. noun a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
4. noun Any of several plants of the genus Silene.

Similar words

campion catchfly disilene silyne disilyne organosilene disilane silolene silole siline

Often followed by

acaulis vulgaris dioica alba armeria maritima cucubalus latifolia nutans