silapentane

English

Noun

silapentane (plural silapentanes)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of several compound in which one or more carbon atoms of pentane have been replaced by silicon

Usage notes

• Disodium-2, 2-dimethyl (2-silapentane-5-sulphonate) (DSS) is a water-soluble reference compound for use in NMR spectroscopy

Anagrams

• Palestinean