silane noun. ['sʌɪleɪn] E20.
[formed as SIL(ICON + -ANE.]
Chemistry. Any of a large class of hydrides of silicon analogous to the alkanes; spec. silicon tetrahydride, SiH₄, a colourless gas with strong reducing properties which is spontaneously flammable in air.

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