disilicide

/ˌdɪsɪˈlaɪsɪd/ or /ˌdaɪˈsɪlɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound containing silicon and another element, especially a metal.

“The researcher studied the properties of silicides, including disilicides, to develop new materials.”

Synonyms

  • metal silicide
  • silicide

Antonyms

  • nonmetal compound
  • oxide