siliceous
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adjective \sə-ˈli-shəs\Definition of SILICEOUS
Variants of SILICEOUS
si·li·ceous also si·li·cious \sə-ˈli-shəs\
Origin of SILICEOUS
Latin siliceus of flint, from silic-, silex hard stone, flint
First Known Use: circa 1656
si·li·ceous
adjective (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SILICEOUS
: of, relating to, or containing silica or a silicate <a siliceous cement used in dentistry>
Variants of SILICEOUS
si·li·ceous also si·li·cious \sə-ˈlish-əs\ (audio pronunciation)
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