silicon
BrE /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kən/ AmE /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kɑːn/
noun en → es
a chemical element that is a greyish-white semimetallic substance and the second most common element in the earth's crust, after oxygen. It is used to make glass, cement, and silicon chips.
silicio
- a form of silicon
Collocations silicon chip · silicon valley
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Silicon is used in the manufacture of computer chips.
El silicio se utiliza en la fabricación de chips para computadoras.
the silicon industry, especially in the area of high technology and computer manufacturing.
industria del silicio
- a company in the silicon industry
Collocations silicon valley · silicon chip
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The company is a leader in the silicon industry.
La empresa es líder en la industria del silicio.