silicon — A chemical element used in making computer chips and semiconductors
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A chemical element used in making computer chips and semiconductors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪlɪkən/
Korean meaning: 컴퓨터 칩과 반도체를 만드는 데 사용되는 화학 원소
Korean pronunciation: 실-리-컨 (강세: 실)
Example Sentences
- My phone's silicon brain is smarter than my actual brain when it comes to math.
- Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth's crust.
- The semiconductor industry relies heavily on high-purity silicon.
silicon
NOUN//ˈsɪlɪkən//
A chemical element used in making computer chips and semiconductors
Essential element for computer chips
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Origin
1817년 스코틀랜드 화학자 토머스 톰슨이 라틴어 'silex(부싯돌)'에서 명명했습니다. 부싯돌처럼 단단하고 광물 같은 성질을 가져서 이런 이름이 붙었죠.
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“My phone's silicon brain is smarter than my actual brain when it comes to math.”
“Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth's crust.”
“The semiconductor industry relies heavily on high-purity silicon.”
“Without silicon, we'd still be using calculators the size of refrigerators.”
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