Noun silicate has 1 sense

1. silicate - a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
   --₁ is a kind of salt
   

Silicate

A silicate is a mineral compound containing silicon and oxygen atoms, usually with metal ions as well. Silicates are important building blocks of many rocks and are commonly found in nature.

Noun:

Definition: A compound containing silicon and oxygen atoms, often combined with metal ions.

Example: The most common mineral group on Earth is the silicates, accounting for more than 90% of the Earth's crust.

Adjective:

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of silicates.

Example: The volcanic rocks in this area are characterized by their silicate composition.

Verb:

Definition: To combine or treat with silicate compounds.

Example: The conservator decided to silicate the ancient pottery fragments to protect them from further deterioration.

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