silicate


Definition: Meaning of, silicate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪlɪkeɪt;ˈsɪlɪkət /

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silicate silicates
[uncountable and countable] [technical]
  1. one of a group of common solid mineral substances that exist naturally in the Earth
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silicate used in phrases

  • sodium silicate (noun)
    1. a viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs
  • zirconium silicate (noun)
    1. a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
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