silicon alkoxide

noun

Any compound of general formula Si(OR)₄, the tetraalkyl orthosilicates; they react with water to for aerogels of silica.

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Meanings

nounsilicon alkoxide (plural silicon alkoxides)

plural silicon alkoxides

  1. chemistryAny compound of general formula Si(OR)₄, the tetraalkyl orthosilicates; they react with water to for aerogels of silica.
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