plural of silicon

Reacted or treated with elemental silicon

simple past tense and past participle of silicone

present participle of silicone

(chemistry) A hard glassy mineral, SiO₂, occurring as quartz, sand, opal etc. Informally known as silica.

A variety of synthetic polymeric silicones having physical properties similar to natural rubber but increased chemical stability

Alternative spelling of silicone rubber

(slang) The porn industry of San Fernando Valley. / Misspelling of Silicon Valley.

(informal) Originally, the region of the San Francisco Bay Area in which there are a high number of industries producing silicon chips; later extended to mean the entire concentration of high-tech businesses in this area.

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