silicon

silicon — noun

1. a grey, hard natural material that comes from soil and sand, commonly used in th

1.名詞B2
釋義

a grey, hard natural material that comes from soil and sand, commonly used in the production of computer chips, solar panels, and electronic goods.

例句

Putri works at a factory that turns raw silicon into computer chips.

collocation: raw silicon

Pure silicon is used to make the tiny circuits inside smartphones and laptops.

passive: is used to make [electronic components]

用法筆記

Uncountable noun. Often used as a modifier before another noun (silicon chip, silicon wafer, silicon valley). Do not confuse with silicone (矽膠), a man-made polymer used in sealants and kitchen moulds.

常見錯誤

❌The baking tray is coated with silicon.
✅The baking tray is coated with silicone.
💡silicon is the element used in electronics; silicone is a rubbery polymer used in kitchen tools and sealants.
❌These silicons are very pure.
✅This silicon is very pure.
💡silicon is uncountable and does not take a plural form.