Meaning of the word silicon in English

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silicon

US /ˈsɪl.ə.kən/
UK /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kən/

Noun

a nonmetallic element with a silvery luster, used in semiconductors and in various alloys

Example:
Computer chips are made primarily from silicon.
Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust.
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