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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Silicon was named in 1817 by Scottish chemist Thomas Thomson from the Latin 'silex', meaning flint or hard stone. The element was named for its hard, mineral-like properties resembling flint.
Breakdown
silex (flint, hard stone) + -on (chemical element suffix, as in carbon, neon)
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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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