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Silicon vs. Silicone
Silicon
Examples:
Silicon Valley is the hub of tech innovation globally.Silicon is a crucial element in semiconductor manufacturing.The company launched a new line of silicon-based chips.
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Silicone
/ˈsɪləkəʊn/Examples:
The medical implant was made from high-grade silicone.She wore a silicone watch band that was waterproof and durable.Silicone baking mats prevent dough from sticking to the pan.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Silicon is a chemical element, similar to carbon, and is often used in electronics for making semiconductors.
- Silicone is a synthetic material made up of silicon and other elements like carbon and hydrogen, used in lubricants, adhesives, and implants.
- Silicon is found in nature as quartz or sand, while silicone is a manufactured substance.
- To remember silicon, think of electronics and technology devices.
- To remember silicone, think of flexible, sealant, or medical implants.
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