silicate
ˈsɪlɪkət
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Definition of silicate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.any of numerous compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and other elementsTECH.
  • Quartz is a common form of silicate found in many rocks..
compound crystal mineral
2.
inorganic chemistryTECH.any salt of silica or silicic acidsTECH.
  • Silicate minerals are abundant in the Earth's crust.
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Expressions with silicate

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any of various minerals composed of aluminium, silicon, and oxygen
Aluminium silicate is used in ceramics and refractory materials..
mineral made of aluminum, silicon, and oxygen, used in industry
Aluminum silicate is used in ceramics and glass manufacturing.
mineral with layered silicate structure
Micas are common examples of sheet silicate minerals.
chemical used in adhesives, sealants, cements, and coatings
Sodium silicate is used in making cements and adhesives.

Origin of silicate

Latin, silex (flint)

Terms with silicate included in their meaning

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astronomy
composed of silicate rocks or metals
chemistry
water-soluble sodium silicate solution used in various applications
chemistry
solution of sodium silicate used as a sealant
space geology
silicate-rich rock that lands on Earth from beyond our planet
geology
meteorite made mostly of silicate minerals
mineral group
group of silicate minerals found in many rocks
geology
magnesium iron silicate mineral in the amphibole group, usually dark brown
composition
hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum

Examples of silicate in a sentence

  • The scientist studied the silicate structure under a microscope.
  • Geologists study silicate structures extensively.
  • Silicate compounds are used in ceramics.

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  1. French:silicate, sel de silice, ...
  2. German:Silikat, Kieselsäuresalz, ...
  3. Italian:silicato, ...
  4. Spanish:silicato, compuesto de silicato, ...
  5. Portuguese:silicato, composto de silicato, ...
  6. Chinese:硅酸盐, 硅盐, ...
  7. Japanese:ケイ酸塩, ...
  8. Arabic:سِيلِيكَات, سِليكات, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִילִיקָט, ...
  10. Russian:силикат, силикатная соль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:силікат, ...
  12. Hindi:सिलिकेट, सिलिका लवण, ...
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