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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: silicateMain Entry: sil·i·cate Pronunciation: \ˈsi-lə-ˌkāt, -kət\ Function: noun Etymology: silicic (acid) Date: 1811 : a salt or ester derived from a silicic acid; especially : any of numerous insoluble often complex metal salts that contain silicon and oxygen in the anion, constitute the largest class of minerals, and are used in building materials (as cement, bricks, and glass) 
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