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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪlɪkɑːn/ · UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/
silicon means: A chemical element found in sand and used to make parts for computers.
noun
CHEMICAL ELEMENTB2
A chemical element found in sand and used to make parts for computers.
- The chip contains silicon.
- Silicon is found in many rocks.
- The factory makes thin silicon wafers for electronic devices.
Questions about silicon
What does silicon mean?
A chemical element found in sand and used to make parts for computers.
What is silicon in other languages?
Türkçe: silisyum · Español: silicio · Français: silicium · Deutsch: Silizium · Italiano: silicio · 日本語: ケイ素
How do you pronounce silicon?
In American English /ˈsɪlɪkɑːn/; in British English /ˈsɪlɪkən/.
How do you use silicon in a sentence?
The chip contains silicon. Silicon is found in many rocks.
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