Mandarin:
熔融硅

Explanation in English Language (EN):
A non-crystalline form of silicon dioxide used in optics and electronics for its low thermal expansion and transparency.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
一种非晶态的二氧化硅，因其低热膨胀性和透明度而应用于光学和电子领域。

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