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Silicate
UK
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
Translation of "silicate" into Russian
silicate
Noun
UK
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
silicate
silicates pl
Silicate minerals are the most abundant in the Earth's crust.
Силикатные минералы являются самыми распространенными в земной коре.
Definitions
silicate
Noun
UK
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
A salt in which the anion contains both silicon and oxygen, especially the tetrahedral anion SiO4^4−.
The mineral quartz is a common form of silicate.
A compound containing silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals, often forming a major component of rocks and soils.
Silicates are the most abundant group of minerals in the Earth's crust.
silicate
Verb
UK
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
To treat, impregnate, or coat (a material) with a silicate solution so as to render it fireproof, waterproof, or hardened.
The laboratory silicated the wooden samples to improve their resistance to decay.
To become combined with or converted into a silicate through chemical reaction or heat treatment; to undergo silication.
During geothermal alteration, the volcanic ash gradually silicated and formed a dense, glassy rock.
silicate
Adjective
UK
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
Relating to, consisting of, or containing silicate minerals or compounds.
Silicate glass has excellent thermal stability.
Idioms and phrases
zirconium silicate
Zirconium silicate is used in the manufacture of ceramics.
циркониевый силикат
Циркониевый силикат используется в производстве керамики.