SILICEOUS


Meaning of SILICEOUS in English

/seuh lish"euhs/ , adj.

1. containing, consisting of, or resembling silica.

2. growing in soil rich in silica.

Also, silicious /seuh lish"euhs/ .

[ 1650-60; siliceus of flint or limestone. See SILEX, -EOUS ]

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