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vitreous silica
noun
Definition of VITREOUS SILICA
: a chemically stable and refractory glass made from silica alone — compare quartz glass
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First Known Use of VITREOUS SILICA
1925
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vitreous silica
noun
Medical Definition of VITREOUS SILICA
: a chemically stable and refractory glass made from silica alone—see quartz glass
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