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Definition of Unisilicate

1. n. A salt of orthosilicic acid, H₄SiO₄; -- so called because the ratio of the oxygen atoms united to the basic metals and silicon respectively is 1:1; for example, Mg₂SiO₄ or 2MgO.SiO₂.

2. n. A salt of orthosilicic acid, H₄SiO₄; -- so called because the ratio of the oxygen atoms united to the basic metals and silicon respectively is 1:1; for example, Mg₂SiO₄ or 2MgO.SiO₂.

Definition of Unisilicate

1. Noun. (minerology) A salt of orthosilicic acid where the ratio of oxygen atoms united to the basic metals and silicon respectively is 1:1. ¹

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Medical Definition of Unisilicate

1. A salt of orthosilicic acid, H4SiO4; so called because the ratio of the oxygen atoms united to the basic metals and silicon respectively is 1:1; for example, Mg2SiO4 or 2MgO.SiO2. Origin: Uni- + silicate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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