silica

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪlɪkə/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɪlɪkə/
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a material found in sand and rocks used to make glass and concrete

The vase is made from silica, which makes it very strong.

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n. a material found in sand and rocks used to make glass and concrete

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Plural silicas