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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.
Definition 2024
metasilicic
metasilicic
English
Adjective
metasilicic (not comparable)
- (inorganic chemistry) Relating to metasilicic acid or its derivatives