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silicon

/ˈsɪlɪkən/noun

उच्चारण सिलिकन

सिलिकॉन

Core word

noun
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    [U]

    a chemical element; silicon exists as a grey solid or as a brown powder and is found in rocks and sand, used in making glass and electronic chips

    सिलिकॉन

    • Silicon Valley
    • Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

    Synonyms Si

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Si

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General knowledge

Bengaluru is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'; keep apart silicon (element) and silicone (rubber-like material).

बेंगलुरु को 'भारत की सिलिकॉन वैली' कहा जाता है; silicon (तत्व) और silicone (रबर जैसा पदार्थ) को अलग रखिए।