Silicon Compounds
| Definition: |
Inorganic compounds that contain silicon as an integral part of the molecule. |
| Notes: |
inorganic; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: SILICON CPDS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Silicon (1966-1993) |
Silicon Compounds Categories.
 |
Silanes - Compounds similar to hydrocarbons in which a tetravalent silicon atom replaces the carbon atom. They are very reactive, ignite in air, and form useful derivatives. |
|
Siloxanes - Silicon polymers that contain alternate silicon and oxygen atoms in linear or cyclic molecular structures. |
Silicon Compounds Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
