monosilane

English

Etymology

From mono- +‎ silane.

Noun

monosilane (plural monosilanes)

1. (inorganic chemistry) the silicon analog of methane, SiH₄
2. (chemistry) silane

Synonyms

• silane, tetrahydrosilane, tetrahydrosilicon, tetrahydic silicon, silicon tetrahydride, silicomethane

Derived terms

• monosilanyl

Related terms

• disilane
• silanyl
• silyl