sila-explosive

noun

sila-explosive

noun

/ˌsaɪləˌɛksˈpləʊsɪv/ · /ˌsɪləˌɛksˈpləʊsɪv/

Etymology From silicon + explosive.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several highly unstable explosives that are the silicon analogues of existing carbon ones.

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