English Explanatory Dictionary

siliceous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.
  2. Comprised of biogenic silicate minerals. Contrasted with the inorganic term siliciclastic.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ En-siliceous.ogg

Word forms

siliceous more siliceous most siliceous silicious

Synonyms

silicaceous

Derived words

biosiliceous calcareosiliceous nonsiliceous siliceousness
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