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Siliceous

Si-li′ceous

,
Adj.
[L.
siliceus
, fr.
silex
,
silicis
, a flint.]
Of or pertaining to silica; containing silica, or partaking of its nature.
[Written also
silisious
.]

Definition 2024


siliceous

siliceous

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Adjective

siliceous (comparative more siliceous, superlative most siliceous)

  1. (chemistry) of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates

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