This is the 8092nd most frequent Portuguese word.
silicon
"Silicon" in Portuguese refers to a chemical element (Si) used in electronics and manufacturing.
Again, 'silício' represents elemental silicon utilized in semiconductor applications.
Os chips de computadores modernos são feitos de silício puro.
Modern computer chips are made of pure silicon.
Here the noun 'silicone', usually translated as 'silicone' in English, refers to polymeric organosilicon compounds used in various applications.
O silicone é utilizado em muitas indústrias.
Silicon is used in many industries.
The noun 'Silício', meaning 'Silicon' in English, refers here to the chemical element Si, foundational in electronic components.