silicene
silicene · silicenes
A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble grapheneA monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.
Any short-lived, reactive species R₂Si: analogous to carbenes.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Blend of silicon + graphene, due to the similarity of the silicon layer to carbon in graphBlend of silicon + graphene, due to the similarity of the silicon layer to carbon in graphene.
Blend of silicon + carbene.
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plural: silicenesLessons for this word
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