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Metasilicic

Metˊa-si-lic′ic

,
Adj.
[Pref.
meta-
+
silicic
.]
(Chem.)
Designating an acid derived from silicic acid by the removal of water; of or pertaining to such an acid.
☞ The salts of metasilicic acid are often called bisilicates, in mineralogy, as Wollastonite (
CaSiO3
).
Metasilicic acid
(Chem.)
,
a gelatinous substance, or white amorphous powder, analogous to carbonic acid, and forming many stable salts.

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metasilicic

metasilicic

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Adjective

metasilicic (not comparable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Relating to metasilicic acid or its derivatives

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