silicic
[ suh-lis-ik ]
/ səˈlɪs ɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
containing silicon.
of or relating to silica or acids derived from it.
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Words nearby silicic
silicate, silicates, silicatosis, siliceous, silici-, silicic, silicic acid, silicide, siliciferous, silicified wood, silicify
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silicic
/ (sɪˈlɪsɪk) /
adjective
of, concerned with, or containing silicon or an acid obtained from silicon
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