English Explanatory Dictionary

silex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Flint.
  2. A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.
noun
  1. A vacuum coffee maker.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪˌlɛks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-silex.wav

Word forms

silex silexes silices

Etymology

From Latin silex.

Derived words

petrosilex
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