silex
si·lex
silex · silexes · silices
A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etcA finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.
/ˈsaɪlɛks/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.
a pure form of finely ground silica
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Flint.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin silex.Borrowed from Latin silex.
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Forms
plural: silexes / silicesWord family
1 related wordsDerivedpetrosilex
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable