SILICEOUS


Meaning of SILICEOUS in English

adj.

Variant: also si · li · cious

Pronunciation: s ə - ' li-sh ə s

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin siliceus of flint, from silic-, silex hard stone, flint

Date: circa 1656

: of, relating to, or containing silica or a silicate < siliceous limestone>

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