silicium

[suh-lish-ee-uhm, suh-lis-]

noun

1. silicon.

silicium

/ sɪˈlɪsɪəm /

noun

1. a rare name for silicon

Word History and Origins

Origin of silicium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; silica, -ium

Example Sentences

The Venetian glass is done with silicium.

Read more on Forbes

It is intended to be the first member of a family of movements incorporating both the DIAMonSIL escapement and an adjustable oscillator fitted with a silicium hairspring.

Read more on New York Times

This oscillator, patented in 2007, was introduced to the market in the Sonata Silicium in March 2008.

Read more on New York Times

“We were a precursor in 2001 with the use of silicium in our movements starting with the Freak timepiece,” Ms. Hurni said.

Read more on New York Times

“The timepiece blends traditional enameling on the dial, and silicium in the heart of the mechanism,” Susanne Hurni, the chief marketing officer for Ulysse Nardin, said by telephone from the company’s headquarters in Le Locle, Switzerland.

Read more on New York Times