Mandarin:
二氧化硅

Explanation in English Language (EN):
Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), a primary component in glass and ceramics known for its thermal and chemical stability.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
玻璃和陶瓷的主要成分，具有良好的热稳定性和化学稳定性。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/sˈɪlɪkɐ/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Definition: A standardized system of symbols used to represent the sounds of spoken language.
- Purpose: Helps linguists, language learners, and educators accurately describe pronunciation across languages.
- Example: The word “hello” in British English is transcribed as /həˈləʊ/ in IPA.