silyl

S1I1L1Y4L1
/ˈsaɪlɪl/

noun

The radical SiH₃ derived from silane

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Meanings

nounsilyl (plural silyls)

plural silyls

  1. chemistryThe radical SiH₃ derived from silane
  2. chemistryAny similar radical in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic groups

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
silanyl

Origin

From sil- + -yl.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

silyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silyl

MLA

“silyl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silyl. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “silyl,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silyl.

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