silicic

[ suh-lis-ik ]
/ səˈlɪs ɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

containing silicon.
of or relating to silica or acids derived from it.

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Origin of silicic

First recorded in 1810–20; silic(a) + -ic

Words nearby silicic

silicate, silicates, silicatosis, siliceous, silici-, silicic, silicic acid, silicide, siliciferous, silicified wood, silicify
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British Dictionary definitions for silicic

silicic
/ (sɪˈlɪsɪk) /

adjective

of, concerned with, or containing silicon or an acid obtained from silicon
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