Japanese symbol for “silicon”
シリコン
シリコン
Romaji: shirikon
silicon (Si)
In Japanese, silicon is シリコン (shirikon).
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Meanings
- n silicon (Si)
- n silicone (synthetic polymer)
Other Japanese words for “silicon”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ケイ素 | けいそ keiso | silicon (Si) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “silicon”.
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