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silicon dioxide (SiO2) definition

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a passivation layer thermally grown or deposited on wafers. It is resistant to high temperatures. Oxygen or water vapor is used to grow silicon dioxide at temperatures above 900 degrees C. Silicon dioxide is used as a masking layer as well as an insulator. Also called quartz. Also see glass.

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