silica group

noun

A large group of silicate minerals having a silicon to oxygen ratio of 1:2. This group includes many silicates of sodium, potassium, calcium, and aluminum in an open network structure.

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Meanings

nounsilica group (plural silica groups)

plural silica groups

  1. chemistryA large group of silicate minerals having a silicon to oxygen ratio of 1:2. This group includes many silicates of sodium, potassium, calcium, and aluminum in an open network structure.

Translations

Finnish hohkasilikaattiryhmä
  • hohkasilikaattiryhmägroup of minerals
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APA

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Chicago

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