Silicon-based
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Silicon-based is an adjective meaning Based on silicon.
Meaning
Based on silicon.
Example Sentences
silicon-based life
Core samples rich with the fossils of simple silicon-based organisms indicate Therum was more habitable in the past than it is at present.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bio-based, bioinspired, biosourced, biosynthetic, carbon-based, biobased.
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