siliceous
or si·li·cious
[ suh-lish-uhs ]
/ səˈlɪʃ əs /
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adjective
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Origin of siliceous
OTHER WORDS FROM siliceous
non·si·li·ceous, adjectivenon·si·li·cious, adjectiveWords nearby siliceous
silica gel, silica glass, silicate, silicates, silicatosis, siliceous, silici-, silicic, silicic acid, silicide, siliciferous
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British Dictionary definitions for siliceous
siliceous
silicious
/ (sɪˈlɪʃəs) /
adjective
of, relating to, or containing abundant silicasiliceous deposits; a siliceous clay
(of plants) growing in or needing soil rich in silica
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Scientific definitions for siliceous
siliceous
[ sĭ-lĭsh′əs ]
Resembling or containing silica.
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