Definition of "silyl" [silyl]

• The radical SiH3 derived from silane (noun)
• Any similar radical in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic groups (noun)

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• "Matt will one day those silyl environmentalists though cap and trade was a good idea too!"
• "According to Hou, the unprecedented selectivity achievable through this method is due to a balanced interaction between the oxygen atom of the silyl ether adduct and the scandium cation."
• "Further experiments revealed that the combination of a silyl ether tether group and a scandium-based catalyst enabled controllable carbometalation on numerous unsaturated organic molecules-in many cases, with higher regioselectivity than any other catalyst."