silicic

adjective si·lic·ic \sə-ˈli-sik\

Definition of SILICIC

: of, relating to, or derived from silica or silicon

New Latin silica & New Latin silicium silicon (from silica)

First Known Use: 1817

Medical Dictionary

adjective si·lic·ic \sə-ˈlis-ik\

: of, relating to, or derived from silica or silicon

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