metasilicate
nounEtymology From meta- + silicate.
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Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The oxyanion of silicon SiO₃²⁻ or any salt or mineral containing this ion
- Synonyms
- bisilicate
- Hypernyms
- silicate
noun
Etymology From meta- + silicate.
Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The oxyanion of silicon SiO₃²⁻ or any salt or mineral containing this ion
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