aluminosilicate
alumino·sili·cate
aluminosilicate · aluminosilicates
Any of many silicate minerals, such as feldspar and zeolite, in which a proportion of…Any of many silicate minerals, such as feldspar and zeolite, in which a proportion of the Si⁴⁺ ions are replaced by Al³⁺, the excess negative charge being balanced by extra sodium, potassium or calcium ions.
US/əlˌumənoʊsˈɪləkˌeɪt/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of many silicate minerals, such as feldspar and zeolite, in which a proportion of the Si⁴⁺ ions are replaced by Al³⁺, the excess negative charge being balanced by extra sodium, potassium or calcium ions.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From alumino- + silicate.From alumino- + silicate.
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Forms
plural: aluminosilicates| Singular | aluminosilicate |
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