Silicon
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chemical element used in semiconductors and computer chips, or relating to the technology industry. Silicon is fundamental to modern electronics and computing.
“Silicon Valley earned its name from the silicon chip manufacturers that established the region's technology industry.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/'sIlIkən/
Syllables
sil·i·con
Related Words
Synonyms
elementsemiconductor material
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Wordle
Contains -ILICON pattern; multiple I's and O
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; useful for technology and chemistry vocabulary
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