silicate
noun/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/, /ˈsɪlɪkət/
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/, /ˈsɪlɪkət/
[countable, uncountable]- (chemistry) any compound containing silicon and oxygen
- aluminium silicate
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- a mineral that contains silica. There are many different silicates and they form a large part of the earth’s crust.
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