Silicate: meaning, definitions and examples
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silicate
[ หsษชlษชkeษชt ]
chemical compound
Silicate refers to a member of a large class of compounds consisting of silicon and oxygen, as well as various metals. They are commonly found in nature as minerals and are a significant component of the Earth's crust. Silicates play an essential role in geology and material science.
Synonyms
silicate mineral, silicon oxide
Examples of usage
- Quartz is a common silicate mineral.
- Silicates are used in ceramics and glassmaking.
- The Earth's crust is primarily composed of silicate minerals.
Translations
Translations of the word "silicate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น silicato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเคฟเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Silicat
๐ฎ๐ฉ silikat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะปัะบะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ krzemian
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใชใฑใผใ
๐ซ๐ท silicate
๐ช๐ธ silicato
๐น๐ท silikat
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ท์ฐ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณููููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ kลemiฤitan
๐ธ๐ฐ kremiฤitan
๐จ๐ณ ็ก ้ ธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ silikat
๐ฎ๐ธ sรญlikat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะปะธะบะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ silisium
๐ฒ๐ฝ silicato
Word origin
The term 'silicate' originates from the Latin word 'silicis', meaning 'of flint' or 'silicon.' This term has its roots in the chemical composition of silicates, which are compounds comprising silicon (Si) and oxygen (O). The classification of silicates as a distinct group of minerals began in the early 19th century with advances in mineralogy and chemistry. As scientists studied the properties of various minerals, they recognized that silicates are the most abundant class of minerals in the Earth's crust, accounting for about 90% of all rock-forming minerals. Over time, silicate chemistry has gained importance in various fields, including materials science, geology, and environmental science, as the understanding of silicate structures has implications for the earth's formation, the behavior of different rocks, and the development of new materials.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,512, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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