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
Under neon lights, silicon meets the tech lexicon!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1817년 스코틀랜드 화학자 토머스 톰슨이 라틴어 'silex(부싯돌)'에서 명명했습니다. 부싯돌처럼 단단하고 광물 같은 성질을 가져서 이런 이름이 붙었죠.
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📝Examples
“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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