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  • noun inorganic chemistry A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.
  • noun organic chemistry Any short-lived, reactive species R2Si: analogous to carbenes.

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From silicon and graphene

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From silicon and carbene

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  • An era when many important things are made of silicon.

    December 28, 2023