silicate
noun /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/, /ˈsɪlɪkət/
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/, /ˈsɪlɪkət/
[countable, uncountable]- (chemistry
) any compound containing silicon and oxygen化学 硅酸盐 - aluminium silicate
硅酸铝
- aluminium silicate
- a mineral that contains silica. There are many different silicates and they form a large part of the earth’s crust.
硅酸盐矿物