Word · Frequency #8279
silicon
硅
a nonmetallic element that is abundant in the earth's crust and used as a semiconductor
- 1.
A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
一种非金属元素(符号Si),原子序数为14,原子量为28.0855。
- 2.
A single atom of this element.
该元素的一个原子。
一种非金属元素(符号Si),原子序数为14,原子量为28.0855。；该元素的一个原子。；硅；[化] 硅Si
In use
Silicon is a key material in the production of computer chips.
The region's economy relies heavily on silicon-based technology industries.
Solar panels often use silicon wafers to convert sunlight into electricity.
silicon + noun
The company specializes in silicon chips for computers.
这家公司专门生产计算机用的硅芯片。
be made of silicon
Most semiconductors are made of silicon.
大多数半导体由硅制成。
silicon + verb (as subject)
Connections
Collocations
- silicon chip
- 硅芯片
- The device uses a tiny silicon chip to process data.该设备使用微小的硅芯片处理数据。
- silicon valley
- 硅谷
- Many tech startups are located in Silicon Valley.许多科技初创公司位于硅谷。
- silicon wafer
- 硅晶圆
- Silicon wafers are the base material for integrated circuits.硅晶圆是集成电路的基础材料。
- silicon dioxide
- 二氧化硅
- Silicon dioxide is a common component of sand and glass.二氧化硅是沙子和玻璃的常见成分。
- silicon solar cell
- 硅太阳能电池
- Silicon solar cells convert sunlight into electricity efficiently.硅太阳能电池能高效地将阳光转化为电能。
Confusing words
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想“硅谷”(Silicon Valley)，硅是电脑芯片的基础材料。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：chemistry、electronics、geology 通常用于科技或学术语境，语体中性偏正式。
Grammar Note
不可数名词，常指元素硅。
Pronunciation & Spelling
No exact rhymes. Words with the same opening 'sili-' have different endings and pronunciations.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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