Siliceous: meaning, definitions and examples
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siliceous
[ sɪˈlɪʃəs ]
mineralogy
Relating to or containing silica or a high proportion of silica.
Examples of usage
- The rocks were characterized by their siliceous composition.
- Siliceous deposits can be found in various geological formations.
chemistry
Containing or resembling silicon.
Examples of usage
- The compound had a siliceous structure.
- The laboratory conducted tests to determine the siliceous nature of the sample.
Translations
Translations of the word "siliceous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 silicoso
🇮🇳 सिलिका युक्त
🇩🇪 kieselig
🇮🇩 silika
🇺🇦 кремнеземний
🇵🇱 krzemionkowy
🇯🇵 珪質
🇫🇷 siliceux
🇪🇸 silíceo
🇹🇷 silikalı
🇰🇷 규질
🇸🇦 سيليسي
🇨🇿 křemitý
🇸🇰 kremičitý
🇨🇳 硅质
🇸🇮 silicijev
🇮🇸 kísilkenndur
🇰🇿 кремнийлі
🇬🇪 სილიციუმიანი
🇦🇿 silikatlı
🇲🇽 silíceo
Etymology
The word 'siliceous' originates from the Latin word 'silex' meaning 'flint'. It is derived from the Latin 'silex' with the suffix '-eous' added to indicate 'made of' or 'resembling'. The term has been used in mineralogy and chemistry to describe substances containing silica or silicon.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,060, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16057 outlaw
- 16058 pal
- 16059 variegated
- 16060 siliceous
- 16061 itinerant
- 16062 necessitating
- 16063 overcrowding
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