SILICON


Meaning of SILICON in English

sil ‧ i ‧ con /ˈsɪlɪkən/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: silica ]

a chemical substance that exists as a solid or as a powder and is used to make glass, bricks, and parts for computers. It is a chemical ↑ element : symbol Si

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.