siliceous

== English == === Alternative forms === silicious === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /sɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ === Adjective === siliceous (comparative more siliceous, superlative most siliceous) (chemistry) Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates. Synonym: silicaceous (geology) Comprised of biogenic silicate minerals. Contrasted with the inorganic term siliciclastic. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====