organosilicon

American

[awr-guh-noh-sil-i-kuhn, -kon, awr-gan-oh-] / ˌɔr gə noʊˈsɪl ɪ kən, -ˌkɒn, ɔrˌgæn oʊ- /

adjective

Chemistry.

pertaining to or noting an organic compound containing silicon, especially where attached directly to a carbon atom.

Etymology

Origin of organosilicon

First recorded in 1940–45; organo- + silicon

Example Sentences

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"Our new catalytic system can generate Fischer-carbene complexes from organosilicon compounds, which are non-toxic," explains Tetsuya Inagaki, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024

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