What language did silicon come from?

Silicon is not a word that comes from a language. It's the name of a chemical element, and its name comes from the Latin word "silex", meaning "flint".

Here's why:

* Discovery: Silicon was discovered in 1823 by Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius.

* Etymology: He named it silicon because flint (silex) is a form of silica, which is the main compound of silicon.

* Scientific Nomenclature: Chemical elements often have names based on their properties, sources, or historical discoveries.

So, while it's not a "language" in the traditional sense, silicon's name ultimately traces back to a Latin root.