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Word: Silicon
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: alteration of earlier silicium, from Latin silex, silic- ‘flint’, on the pattern of carbon and boron
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪlɪk(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 14, a non-metal with semiconducting properties, used in making electronic circuits. Pure silicon exists in a shiny dark grey crystalline form and as an amorphous powder.
Short Definition:chemical element of atomic number 14
Variant Forms:
- Si
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