(chemistry) Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH₄ / (inorganic chemistry) monosilane (SiH₄)

plural of silane

plural of silanization

(chemistry) The covering of a surface which contains hydroxyl groups (metal oxides, glass, etc) with a coating that contains silane-like molecules, thus making the surface chemically inert.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of silanate

present participle of silanate

simple past tense and past participle of silanate

Synonym of silanization

To react or treat (porcelain etc) with a silane

present participle of silanize