silicon
noun
sil·i·con
ˈsi-li-kən 
ˈsi-lə-ˌkän
ˈsi-lə-ˌkän
: a tetravalent nonmetallic element with atomic number 14 that occurs combined as the most abundant element next to oxygen in the earth's crust and is used especially in semiconductors, in ferrosilicon for steelmaking, and in other alloys
—often used before another noun
silicon chips
silicon carbide
see Chemical Elements Table
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Regardless, the computing world looks Apple’s way with every new generation of its M-series silicon, and Apple indeed continues to lead in a host of areas.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Key to all this is whether Apple has the will, enthusiasm and love for games at the highest levels to make gaming a priority, rather than a way to show off how powerful its silicon is during a keynote.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
The basket itself is sealed with a silicon gasket, ensuring that steam doesn't leak out.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The goal of the project is to develop a prototype for high-voltage power modules that use silicon carbide, a wide bandgap semiconductor that can handle higher voltages and temperatures than silicon.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Key to all this is whether Apple has the will, enthusiasm and love for games at the highest levels to make gaming a priority, rather than a way to show off how powerful its silicon is during a keynote.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
The basket itself is sealed with a silicon gasket, ensuring that steam doesn't leak out.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The goal of the project is to develop a prototype for high-voltage power modules that use silicon carbide, a wide bandgap semiconductor that can handle higher voltages and temperatures than silicon.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Silicon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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silicon
noun
sil·i·con
ˈsil-i-kən
ˈsil-ə-ˌkän
: a nonmetallic element that occurs combined as the most abundant element after oxygen in the earth's crust and is used especially in alloys and electronic devices see element
Medical Definition
silicon
noun
sil·i·con
ˈsil-i-kən
ˈsil-ə-ˌkän
ˈsil-ə-ˌkän
: a tetravalent nonmetallic element that occurs combined as the most abundant element next to oxygen in the earth's crust and is used especially in alloys
—symbol Si
see Chemical Elements Table
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