シリコン
しりこん
noun
silicone; silicon (the element)
1.
silicone
A flexible, heat-resistant synthetic material made from silicon compounds, used for kitchenware, molds, sealants, and medical and cosmetic products.
2.
silicon (the element)
The chemical element used in semiconductors and solar cells, as in Silicon Valley or silicon wafers.
A flexible, heat-resistant synthetic material widely used in kitchen tools, molds, and seals.
Common collocations
Usage
- シリコン names both the silicone material (kitchen tools, cases) and the element silicon (chips, solar cells); context decides. In chemistry the element is also called 珪素 (also written ケイ素).