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Silicon |ˈsɪlɪk(ə)N| Noun Chemical Element Atomic Number Non Metal

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the chemical element of atomic number 14, a non-metal with semiconducting properties, used in making electronic circuits. Pure silicon exists in a shiny dark grey crystalline form and as an amorphous powder.

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