silicate
noun
- silicon-containing chemical compounds
- silicon oxide mineral
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlɪkət/ / /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ / /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English silicic acid English -ate English silicate From silicic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
- Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates.