A lung disease caused by inhaling dust containing silica; an older term for [[硅肺|硅肺|gui1 fei4]].

An inorganic compound composed of silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen; includes orthosilicic acid and metasilicic acid.

A type of special alloy steel containing silicon, used mainly for the iron cores of transformers, motors, and generators; also known as [[硅钢|硅鋼|gui1 gang1]] in mainland China.

the chemical compound silica, commonly found in nature as quartz or sand

(Taiwan) silicone; a material used as a sealant or lubricant

quartz; quartzite

A chip made from silicon used as the material for building semiconductor components and integrated circuits.

(Taiwan) a type of synthetic rubber with high heat resistance and electrical insulation; in mainland China, it is called [[硅橡胶|硅橡膠|gui1 xiang4 jiao1]]

A silicon wafer or chip used as the base material for making semiconductors and integrated circuits; also written [[硅片|硅片|gui1 pian4]] in mainland China.

Pure quartz sand composed of silicon dioxide; typically used as a raw material in glass manufacturing.

An aluminosilicate mineral used in the production of high-grade refractory materials

(Taiwan, Hong Kong) a synthetic polymer used in industrial sealing and medical implants; also called [[硅胶|硅膠|gui1 jiao1]] in Mainland China

Single-celled aquatic algae with a silica-based cell wall, common in both fresh and salt water

A region in northern California famous as a global center for high technology and innovation; also used generally to refer to any high-tech industrial park.

Chemical compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and metals; they are primary components of the Earth's crust.

The upper layer of the Earth's crust, rich in silica and alumina; sial

(geology) silicon and magnesium layer in the earth's crust; forms the lower layer of continental crust and the main layer of oceanic crust