.~.~.~ By oxidizing volatile silicon compound (e.g., combustion, etc.)
DEFINITION
Classification: 423/337
(under subclass 335) Processes which include the step of causing (1) a volatile silicon compound to unite with oxygen or (2) an increase of electronegative elements or radicals in a volatile silicon compound.
(1) Note. Combustion is a form of oxidation and is included under this definition.