| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ noun
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Etymology: chlor- + silane
1. : a gas SiH 3 Cl derived from monosilane — called also monochlorosilane
2. : a chlorine derivative of a silane ; especially : a derivative [as dimethyl-dichloro-silane (CH 3 ) 2 SiCl 2 ] of an organic silane used in making silicones — called also organochlorosilane