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The correct spelling is silane. Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4

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  1. 1.Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4
  2. 2.Monosilane (SiH₄)
  3. 3.Any organic derivative of monosilane

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