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Silicate

Noun / ˈsɪlʌkʌt / / ˈsɪlʌˌkeɪt / Another word for silicate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Silicate is a compound containing silicon and oxygen, commonly found in minerals and rocks.

Synonyms & similar words

mineral rock compound siliceous silicic silicious silicated silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified silicified

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Example sentences

  1. The silicate mineral was used to make pottery.
  2. The rock was composed mainly of silicate minerals.
  3. The compound contained both silicon and oxygen.
  4. Silicon oxide is another term for silicate.
  5. The siliceous rock had a lot of quartz.

Quotes

  • Nature is a silicate of the imponderables.
  • The world is a silicate of the divine.
  • Science is the key to understanding silicate structures.

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