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silicon monoxide

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silicon monoxide [′sil·ə·kən mə′näk‚sīd]
(inorganic chemistry)
SiO A hard, abrasive, amorphous solid used as thin surface films to protect optical parts, mirrors, and aluminum coatings.


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The VLBA detected thousands of silicon monoxide gas clouds called masers - naturally occurring laser-like beacons often associated with star formation.
Silicon monoxide gas spewing from the star generates intense radio emissions that the telescope array recorded.
Coated with aluminium and oxidised silicon monoxide, it protected the command module during its re-entry into the earth's atmosphere on July 24 1969.
 
 
 
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