: of, relating to, or being relatively light rock that is rich in silica and alumina and is typical of the outer layers of the earth
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Namely, the loss of the gene made our forebears deficient in molecules called sialic acids.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Sep. 2019
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Sep. 2019
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“Sialic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sialic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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