silyl
noun/ˈsaɪlɪl/
Etymology From sil- + -yl.
1
Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The radical SiH₃ derived from silane
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any similar radical in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic groups
- Derived terms
- butyldimethylsilyl, chlorosilyl, dimethylsilyl, disilyl, hypersilyl, organosilyl, silandrone, silylate, silylation, silylcupration, silylethynyl, silylformylation, silylium, silyloxy, supersilyl
- Related terms
- silanyl