Definition of Silicic
1. a. Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, silica; specifically, designating compounds of silicon; as, silicic acid.
Definition of Silicic
1. pertaining to silicon [adj] - See also: silicon
Medical Definition of Silicic
1.
Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, silica; specifically, designating compounds of silicon; as, silicic acid.
Silicic acid, an amorphous gelatinous substance, Si(HO)4, very unstable and easily dried to silica, but forming many stable salts.
Synonym: orthosilicic, or normal silicic, acid.
Origin: L. Silex, silicis, a flint: cf. F. Silicique.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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