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Si
The symbol for the element silicon.
SI abbr.
Système International (d'Unités) (International System of Units)
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The symbol for silicon. |
| silicon (sĭl'ĭ-kŏn') Pronunciation Key
Symbol Si A metalloid element that occurs in both gray crystalline and brown noncrystalline forms. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust and can be found only in silica and silicates. Silicon is used in glass, semiconductors, concrete, and ceramics. Atomic number 14; atomic weight 28.086; melting point 1,410°C; boiling point 2,355°C; specific gravity 2.33; valence 4. See Periodic Table. |
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| sI 6-mercaptopurine ribonucleoside |
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