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cyclosilicate

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[sahy-kluh-sil-i-kit, -keyt] / ˌsaɪ kləˈsɪl ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt /

noun

Mineralogy.

any silicate in which the SiO 4 tetrahedra are linked to form rings.

Etymology

Origin of cyclosilicate

cyclo- + silicate

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