silane
Americannoun
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Also called silicon tetrahydride. a gas with an unpleasant odor, SiH 4 , soluble in water: used as a doping agent for semiconductors in the production of solid-state devices.
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any of a class of silicon hydrides analogous to the alkanes.
Etymology
Origin of silane
Example Sentences
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The plant takes silicon sand, and through a distillation process converts it to silane gas, which then is converted to a granular product used in making solar panels.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022
Most of the plant’s silane output will be dedicated to making those panels, according to a REC official.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022
The blast resulted from a release of silane gas, one of several hazardous substances used to produce silicon wafers for the electronics and solar industries.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2016
Fifteen workers went to hospitals after a release of corrosive fumes in 2008, and that same year, a loose pipe fitting resulted in a fire shutting down the silane unit for a week.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2016
Air Products recorded a $127 million, after-tax charge during the quarter as it canceled a silane supply agreement.
From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2012
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