See Also: linchpin(dictionary)
linchpin(dictionary)

silanize (iou) and linchpin (iou)


silanize (iou)



silanize verb trans. Also silanise. M20.
[from SILANE + -IZE.]
Treat (silica-based material) with reagents which make the surface more inert by converting reactive groups to organosilicon groups.
silani'zation noun M20.

linchpin (iou)



linchpin noun. Also lynchpin. LME.
[from LINCH noun1 + PIN noun.]
A pin passed through an axle-end to keep a wheel in position. LME.
A person or thing vital to an enterprise, organization, etc. L20.