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SILICON [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Electronic Devices
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- silicon
1, record 1, English, silicon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group IV nonmetallic element, symbol Si, with atomic number 14, atomic weight 28.086; dark-brown crystals that burn in air when ignited; soluble in hydrofluoric acid and alkalies; melts at 1410°C ... 2, record 1, English, - silicon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Silicon is perhaps best known for its uses in a pure form in the electronics industry in solid-state devices, such as transistors and more recently in solar cells. 3, record 1, English, - silicon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silicon: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 1, English, - silicon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation Defoamer S-10. 4, record 1, English, - silicon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Amorphous silicon powder. 4, record 1, English, - silicon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Dispositifs électroniques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- silicium
1, record 1, French, silicium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément non métallique de couleur brune à l'état amorphe, d'un gris de plomb à l'état cristallisé. 2, record 1, French, - silicium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corps simple, de symbole Si et de poids atomique 28,09, présent dans l'eau de mer à l'état dissous et particulaire, constituant la silice des squelettes de divers organismes marins. 3, record 1, French, - silicium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Présent dans la nature sous forme de silice ou de silicate, le silicium se présente comme le deuxième élément le plus abondant, après l'oxygène, dans la croûte terrestre (28 p. 100). Ses propriétés semi-conductrices le font employer dans les circuits intégrés. 2, record 1, French, - silicium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Élément de numéro atomique 14; masse atomique 28,09. Symbole: Si. 2, record 1, French, - silicium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
silicium : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 1, French, - silicium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Dispositivos electrónicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- silicio
1, record 1, Spanish, silicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento o cuerpo simple, parcialmente metálico, n°. atómico 14, que se obtiene del cuarzo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - silicio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El silicio es el elemento que más abunda en la naturaleza. Se encuentra en estado de impureza en la mayoría de las rocas y en la arena. El silicio puro se obtiene mediante un proceso químico a altas temperaturas. Derretido, el silicio se mezcla con otros productos químicos para modificar su naturaleza eléctrica. Debido a su estructura atómica y abundancia es un material ideal como semiconductor. 3, record 1, Spanish, - silicio
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