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silicic acid

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noun Chemistry.
  1. any of certain amorphous gelatinous masses, formed when alkaline silicates are treated with acids, which dissociate readily into silica and water.
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Origin of silicic acid

First recorded in 1810–20
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silicic acid

noun
  1. a white gelatinous substance obtained by adding an acid to a solution of sodium silicate. It has an ill-defined composition and is best regarded as hydrated silica, SiO 2 . n H 2 O
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