sil

1 of 3

noun

ˈsil

plural -s

: yellow ocher sense 1

sil-

2 of 3

combining form

: containing or derived from silicon

silane

compare silic-

sil

3 of 3

abbreviation

1

silence

2

silver

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin

Combining form

silicon

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