siliceous meaning

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siliceous (adjective): relating to or containing or resembling silica.

Definition of siliceous

  1. relating to or containing or resembling silica
    • gritrock is siliceous sandstone

    Synonyms: silicious

    Related forms: silica

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

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