silicon

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Chemical element
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Etymology [edit]

From the stem of Latin silex (silica).

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  • IPA: /ˈsɪlɪkən/
  • (file)

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silicon (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.

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Do not confuse silicon with silicone.

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