sila-explosive

English

Etymology

From silicon + explosive.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsaɪləˌɛksˈpləʊsɪv/, /ˌsɪləˌɛksˈpləʊsɪv/
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Noun

sila-explosive (plural sila-explosives)

  1. (chemistry) Any of several highly unstable explosives that are the silicon analogues of existing carbon ones.

References

  • Chemistry World - Vol 4, No 6, P 8 (June 2007)
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