Silicon is an element that is found in sand and in minerals such as quartz and granite. Silicon is used to make parts of computers and other electronic equipment. 硅
noun [物质名词]硅(一种化学元素,符号为 Si)
The new chip will be made from a piece of silicon about the size of a postage stamp. 这种新的芯片将由大约邮票大小的一块硅片制成。