chlorosilane

noun

chlo·​ro·​silane

plural -s

1

: a gas SiH₃Cl derived from monosilane

called also monochlorosilane

2

: a chlorine derivative of a silane

especially : a derivative [as dimethyl-dichloro-silane (CH₃)₂SiCl₂] of an organic silane used in making silicones

called also organochlorosilane

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + silane

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