Definition of SILICATE

silicate

Meanings

Plural: silicates

Noun

  • a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
  • Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates.

Origin / Etymology

From silicon acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

Scrabble Score: 10

silicate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
silicate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
silicate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

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