silicon
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪlɪkən/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪlɪkən/
A chemical element found in rocks and sand. It is used to make glass and computer chips.
Computer chips are made from silicon because it conducts electricity well.
計算機晶片由矽製成,因為它導電性能良好。