Silicate Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɪɫəˌkeɪt/, /ˈsɪɫəkət

SIL-uh-kayt

UK

sˈɪlɪkˌeɪt

SIL-ih-kayt

Definition

A silicate is a compound made of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals, often found in rocks, soils, and many minerals.

Usage & Nuances

'Silicate' is mainly used in scientific, geological, and chemical contexts. It refers to both a group of minerals and specific chemical compounds. Usually refers to naturally occurring materials in earth sciences.

• Spanish: silicato
• Portuguese (BR): silicato
• Portuguese (PT): silicato
• Chinese (Simplified): 硅酸盐
• Chinese (Traditional): 矽酸鹽
• Hindi: सिलिकेट
• Arabic: سيليكات
• Bengali: সিলিকেট
• Russian: силикат
• Japanese: ケイ酸塩
• Vietnamese: silicat
• Korean: 규산염
• Turkish: silikat
• Urdu: سلیکیٹ
• Indonesian: silikat

Example Sentences

Quartz is a common silicate mineral.

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Scientists study silicate rocks to learn about Earth.

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Many window glasses are made from silicate materials.

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The desert is full of silicate sands that sparkle in the sunlight.

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If you break down most rocks, you’ll find they contain silicate structures.

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Those weird green crystals are actually a type of silicate.

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