# silicene

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.

## Etymology
Blend of silicon + graphene, due to the similarity of the silicon layer to carbon in graphene.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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