silicon
noun
- element with atomic number 14
- mineral, as opposed to the chemical element
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlɪkən/ / /ˈsɪləkɒn/ / /ˈsɪləˌkɑn/
noun
Etymology: From the silicon chips used in computers.
- Computing.
- A computer processor.
- Abbreviation of silicon chip.