siliceous
siliceous · more siliceous · most siliceous
kieselhaltig, kieselartig, Kiesel-
Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicatesOf, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.
/sɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
Meaning
2 sensesOf, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.
kieselhaltig, kieselartig, Kiesel-
relating to or containing or resembling silica
Comprised of biogenic silicate minerals. Contrasted with the inorganic term siliciclastic.
Translations
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By meaning 1
relating to silica:
Forms
more siliceous, most siliceous| Comparative | more siliceous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most siliceous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- relating to or containing or resembling silica:silicious
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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