silicium

[ suh-lish-ee-uh m, suh-lis- ]

/ səˈlɪʃ i əm, səˈlɪs- /

silicon.

Origin of silicium

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

Avoid sand crucibles, as silicium may be reduced and absorbed by the aluminum, inducing brittleness.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884 |Various
Silex (silicium combined with oxygen) is contained in the hair and in some of the secretions.

A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) |Calvin Cutter
The two elements to be avoided by the founder are silicium and sulphur.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 |Various
Silicium has been discovered combined with iron to the extent of 3-1/2 per cent.

The American Quarterly Review |Various

Of these, silicium is the most usual, and there is probably no cast iron that does not contain a portion of it.

The American Quarterly Review |Various

silicium

/ (sɪˈlɪsɪəm) /

a rare name for silicon