Definition of silicate

silicatenoun

silicat

/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt//ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/

The word "silicate" is derived from the Latin prefix "silic-" meaning "silica," and the Greek suffix "-ate" indicating "containing." Silica, represented chemically as SiO2, is a compound of silicon (Si) and oxygen (O2). The term "silica" ultimately originated from the Latin word "silex," meaning "flint" or "burned-out clay," which referred to naturally occurring, hard, and fragmental rock formations rich in silica. Silicates, on the other hand, are a family of minerals and rock-forming substances comprising one or more silica tetrahedra (SiO4) combined with other elements such as aluminum, magnesium or iron. Hence, the term "silicate" refers to these materials' chemical composition and reflects the prominent role of silica (silicon dioxide) in their formation. In summary, the word "silicate" carries a historical and scientific link to the mineralogical and geological heritage of silica and its heavily Used compounds.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningSilicat
namespace

any compound containing silicon and oxygen

bất kỳ hợp chất nào chứa silic và oxy

Example:
  • aluminium silicate

    nhôm silicat

a mineral that contains silica. There are many different silicates and they form a large part of the earth’s crust.

một loại khoáng chất có chứa silica. Có nhiều loại silicat khác nhau và chúng tạo nên phần lớn lớp vỏ trái đất.

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