Silica
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Silica is a noun meaning Silicon dioxide.
Meaning
Silicon dioxide.
More Meanings
- Any of the silica group of the silicate minerals.
Example Sentences
Its Blair County property was sited at the foot of ganister-covered Dunnings Mountain to compete with the Mount Union plants making silica bricks for the steel industry.
Word Forms
- silicas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include siliceous, silicate, silicon, chalcedonic, quartz, forsterite.
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