silicon

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (uncountable, usually) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
2. (countable, usually) A single atom of this element.

Concepten

silicium

kiezel

Synoniemen

Si

atomic number 14

pi

silica

silicium

Vertalingen

silicium

silicio

Silizium

Silicium

silisyum

silíceo

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈsɪlɪkən/

Etymologie (Engels)

Coined by Scottish chemist Thomas Thomson as a modification of the earlier name silicium, from the stem of Latin silex (“flint, silica”) + -on from carbon.

Zinnen

The silicon sealant has dried .

Het siliciumdichtmiddel is opgedroogd.