The technology discipline related to production of optical switching electronic devices using integrated circuit manufacturing technology

A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf, vampire, or other monster.

(chemistry) A binary compound of silicon and carbon, SiC; it is one of the hardest known materials, and is used as an abrasive, under the trade name Carborundum, and as a refractory material.

An alloy used for jewelry. Its composition is 58% copper, 17.5% zinc, 11.5% nickel, 11% cobalt, and 2% silver.

(historical) A historical period of great accomplishment in a field or a society, usually following, and not quite as favorable as, a golden age, and not unfavorable as an iron age.

(idiomatic) Articulate, charming, eloquent.

(chemistry) Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.

A status maintained where all fixed or mobile radio stations in an area stop transmitting (sometimes limited to certain frequency bands). / The period of time during which this status exists.

Resembling silver in color, shiny white. / Sprinkled or covered with silver. / Having the clear, musical tone of silver; soft and clear in sound.

(chemistry) An inorganic polymer, of empirical formula Si₃N₄, used in ceramics and some transistors.