Silicon
/sˈɪləkən/
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Definition
(noun) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
Sentence Examples
Powders of aluminium, magnesium, silicon, etc. explode.
Silicon Valley is not my hometown.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The tech industry relies heavily on ____ chips to power modern computers.