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silicidize

transitive verb
si·lic·i·dize | \ sə̇ˈlisəˌdīz \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of silicidize 

: to convert into a silicide

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History and Etymology for silicidize

silicide + -ize

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silicic acid

silicicolous

silicide

silicidize

siliciferous

silicification

silicified wood

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