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Although the evidence is limited, the EFSA states there are no signs of adverse effects of silicon dioxide for reported uses.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Less than 2% of: acacia, beta-carotene, glycine, L-aspartic acid, natural flavors, orange juice concentrate, orange oil, silicon dioxide, tartaric acid, tocopherols
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—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Unlike amorphous silicon dioxide in foods, industrial crystalline silicon dioxide may pose certain health risks to those who inhale it regularly.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Over time, engineers discovered that a fuel tube inside the thrusters can become clogged with silicon dioxide, a byproduct of the fuel tank’s rubber diaphragm aging.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1909, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of silicon dioxide was
circa 1909
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“Silicon dioxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicon%20dioxide. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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