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Definition of: silane
(sil′ān) noun Chem.
1. A compound of silicon and hydrogen, SiH4; silicon hydride or monosilane.
2. Any of a series of similar compounds, named according to the number of silicon atoms present in the molecule. [<SIL(ICON) + -ANE1]
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