Is Silicon vegetarian?

Silicon is a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14, a hard, brittle crystalline metalloid with a blue-grey metallic lustre. It occurs naturally as silicate minerals and is widely used in cosmetics, electronics, and industry.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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