Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth's crust, after oxygen. It is a nonmetal that is found in many different forms, including sand, rocks, and crystals.
Silicon is a very important element for life. It is the main component of silicon dioxide, which is the main ingredient in glass. Silicon is also used to make semiconductors, which are the building blocks of computers and other electronic devices.
The computer chip is made of silicon.
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The word "silicon" comes from the Latin word "silex", which means "flint" or "hard stone".
The first recorded use of the word "silicon" in English was in 1811.
The word "silicon" is a Latin word, and it is related to the English word "silica".
What is silicon used for?
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