Word: Silicon
How to pronounce: ˈsɪlɪkən
Noun
Definitions:
1. The chemical element of atomic number 14, a nonmetal with semiconducting properties, used in making electronic circuits. Pure silicon exists in a shiny dark gray crystalline form and as an amorphous powder.
Example sentences: "As silicon doesn't conduct electricity, impurities are added so it becomes a conductor."
Synonyms:
silicone
silicium
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Derivations:
silicic
siliceous
silica
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Silicon in Other Languages...
Spanish: Silicio
German: Silizium
French: Silicium
Italian: Silicon
Turkish: Silikon
