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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSiliceous
Pertaining to or containing silica, especially in the form of silicates.
Silicon Valley
A region in Northern California that is a global center for high technology, innovation, and venture capital, specifically used metaphorically to describe similarly booming tech hubs worldwide such as Shenzhen in China.
Silicosis
A lung disease caused by breathing in dust containing silica, typical among miners and stonecutters.
Silk
A fine, strong, soft fiber produced by silkworms, used to make textiles.
Silkworm
The caterpillar of a silkworm moth which spins a silk cocoon and is the source of commercial silk.
Sillage
The scent or aroma that lingers in the air after a person has left a space.
Silly
Lacking in good sense or judgment; foolish.
Silver
A precious shiny grayish-white metallic element used in coins, jewelry, tableware, and photography.
Silver Jubilee
The 25th anniversary of a significant event, especially a royal or notable occasion.
Silver lining
A comforting or hopeful aspect of an otherwise desperate or unhappy situation.
Silver-haired
Having hair that is grey or white in color, typically as a result of advanced age.
Silver-screen
The cinema or the motion picture industry considered as an entertainment medium.