Definition of "silene" in Englisch

noun

1. (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond

2. (organic chemistry) an organosilene, a molecule containing a silicon atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom

3. (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.

noun

1. (botany) Any of several plants of the genus Silene.