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siliceous

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si·li·ceous  (s-lshs)
adj.
Containing, resembling, relating to, or consisting of silica.
[From Latin siliceus, of flint, from silex, silic-, flint.]
siliceous, silicious [sɪˈlɪʃəs]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) of, relating to, or containing abundant silica siliceous deposits a siliceous clay
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of plants) growing in or needing soil rich in silica
siliceous  (s-lshs)
Resembling or containing silica.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.siliceous - relating to or containing or resembling silica; "gritrock is siliceous sandstone"
silicious
Translations
siliceous [sɪˈlɪʃəs] ADJ → silíceo
siliceous
adj → kiesig
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