silicium

[ suh-lish-ee-uhm, suh-lis- ]

noun

1. silicon.

silicium

/ sɪˈlɪsɪəm /

noun

1. See silicon
   a rare name for silicon

Word History and Origins

Origin of silicium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; silica, -ium

Example Sentences

Avoid sand crucibles, as silicium may be reduced and absorbed by the aluminum, inducing brittleness.

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I made a note of the discovery, and when I got home began a series of experiments with lead, leaving silicium for another time.

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Silex (silicium combined with oxygen) is contained in the hair and in some of the secretions.

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These are the signs for the atomic weight of lead, and of silicium.

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These zoophytes extract from the sea water the lime and silicium which are found there in the state of soluble salts.

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