silicate
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
noun
R
A chemical that has silicon and oxygen in it.
Silicates are found in many rocks and minerals.
R
A type of mineral with silica in it, which makes up a lot of the Earth's crust.
The sand is made of tiny pieces of silicate minerals.
translation
A chemical that has silicon and oxygen in it.; A type of mineral with silica in it, which makes up a lot of the Earth's crust.
Word Forms
Plural
silicates