Definition

1. Noun:
   • Silicon: A chemical element (symbol Si, atomic number 14), a brittle, crystalline metalloid that is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust. It is a key material in semiconductors, glass, and ceramics.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cát chứa nhiều silic. (Sand contains a lot of silicon.)
  • Chip máy tính được làm từ silic tinh khiết. (Computer chips are made from pure silicon.)
  • Silic là thành phần chính trong thủy tinh. (Silicon is a main component in glass.)

Advanced Usage

• "Silic đioxit" (Silicon dioxide): The most common compound of silicon, found in nature as quartz or sand.
  • Thạch anh là một dạng tinh thể của silic đioxit. (Quartz is a crystalline form of silicon dioxide.)

Variants and Related Words

• Silic hữu cơ (n): Silicone; a synthetic polymer containing silicon, oxygen, and other elements, used in lubricants, sealants, and medical implants.
  • Keo bịt kín này làm từ silic hữu cơ. (This sealant is made from silicone.)

Synonyms

• Element 14: Refers to its atomic number.
• Metalloid: Describes its properties between metals and non-metals.

Related Scientific Terms

• Chất bán dẫn (Semiconductor): A material, like silicon, whose electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and an insulator.
  • Silic là chất bán dẫn quan trọng nhất trong ngành điện tử. (Silicon is the most important semiconductor in the electronics industry.)