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silica gel

noun

Definition of SILICA GEL

:  colloidal silica resembling coarse white sand in appearance but possessing many fine pores and therefore extremely adsorbent
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First Known Use of SILICA GEL

1919
Medical Dictionary

silica gel

noun

Medical Definition of SILICA GEL

:  colloidal silica resembling coarse white sand in appearance but possessing many fine pores and therefore extremely adsorbent

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