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シリコン

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Meanings

1

noun

silicon (Si)

Chemical element Si; used in electronics, semiconductors, and materials science. The Japanese term ケイ素 is the native equivalent but シリコン is more common in everyday and technical contexts.

See also: ケイ素

2

noun

silicone (synthetic polymer)

Non-standard usage; シリコーン is the correct katakana for the polymer, but シリコン is often used informally for silicone products such as sealants, kitchenware, or implants.

See also: シリコーン

Usage patterns