Associations to the word «Silene»
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Wiktionary
SILENE, noun. (chemistry) a molecule containing a silicon atom which forms a double bond
SILENE, noun. (organic chemistry) an organosilene, a molecule containing a silicon atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom
SILENE, noun. (inorganic chemistry) a silicon analog of alkenes containing at least one silicon-silicon double bond.
SILENE, noun. (botany) Any of several plants of the genus Silene - the campions
SILENE, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Caryophyllaceae — some campions and the catchflies.
Dictionary definition
SILENE, noun. Any plant of the genus Silene.
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