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sil·i·con [ síllikən, sílli kòn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
brittle nonmetallic element: an abundant brittle nonmetallic element. Source: sand, granite, clay, many minerals. Use: alloys, semiconductors, building materials.
Symbol  Si


[Early 19th century. <silica]
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