Definition of "silane" []

• Any of a group of silicon hydrides having the general formula SiH that are analogous to the paraffin hydrocarbons. (noun)

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• "The result is that the effective specific impulse of this system would not be 280 seconds, but 280 seconds multiplied by the ratio of total propellant to silane, which is 3.75."
• "The intermediate chemical is a "silane," a molecule that has silicon and alkanes (chains of carbon atoms)."
• "(N2) & specialty gases such as silane (SiH4), ammonia (NH3) to produce Si Thin Film cells: carrier gases (N2, H2), specialty gases (SiH4, NF3, dopant mixtures) and coating precursor materials."