: of, relating to, or derived from silica or silicon
Examples of silicic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebVolcanoes that form over land contain what's called silicic magma, which is high in silica and has a high viscosity.—Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, 17 May 2018 Most volcano enthusiasts will think first of the large, explosive eruptions of sticky, silicic-rich magma.—Erik Klemetti, WIRED, 22 July 2016
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin silica & New Latin silicium silicon (from silica)
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