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sil·i·ca
silica
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- pronunciation:
- sI
lih
k
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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definition: |
a crystalline compound of silicon and oxygen that is widely found in quartz, agate, sand, and the like, and used in making glass, concrete, and ceramics.
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related words: |
glass |
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