English word oligosilane comes from English silane, English oligo- (Few.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| silane | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4. (inorganic chemistry) monosilane (SiH₄). (organic compound) Any organic derivative of monosilane. |
| oligo- | English (eng) | Few. |
| oligosilane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any polysilane with a relatively low number of silane units. |