CEFR C1

silicate

noun

Meaning

A salt or ester of silicic acid, typically containing silicon and oxygen in a ratio of 1:4, found in many minerals.

Examples

Feldspar is a common silicate mineral found in igneous rocks.
The analysis revealed the presence of various silicate compounds in the soil sample.

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silicate (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlɪkət/

Definition

A salt or ester of silicic acid, typically containing silicon and oxygen in a ratio of 1:4, found in many minerals.

Examples

Feldspar is a common silicate mineral found in igneous rocks.
The analysis revealed the presence of various silicate compounds in the soil sample.
Glass is essentially an amorphous silicate formed by rapid cooling of molten silica.

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