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silica

/ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/

Traduzioni

silicanoun

silicas

Silica is a major component of sand.

Кремнезем является основным компонентом песка.

Sinonimi

silicon dioxide

silicaadjective

more silica

Comp.

most silica

Super.

/ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/

Used attributively before nouns to denote that something is made of or contains silica (e.g., "silica sand").

Sinonimi

silicanoun

A hard, unreactive, colorless compound that occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.

The geologist examined the silica content in the rock samples to determine their origin.

A material used in the production of glass, ceramics, and concrete, often in the form of sand or quartz.

Silica is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of glass bottles.

Silica gel, a porous form of silica used as a desiccant to control humidity and prevent spoilage of goods.

The electronics were shipped with packets of silica to keep moisture at bay.

silicaadjective

Made of, containing, or relating to silica.

The furnace is lined with silica bricks that can withstand extreme temperatures.