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silicon dioxide

sil·i·con di·ox·ide
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sil-i-kuh n, -kon dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid]
    • /ˈsɪl ɪ kən, -ˌkɒn daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sil-i-kuh n, -kon dahy-ok-sahyd, -sid]
    • /ˈsɪl ɪ kən, -ˌkɒn daɪˈɒk saɪd, -sɪd/

Definition of silicon dioxide words

  • noun silicon dioxide the dioxide form of silicon, SiO 2 , occurring especially as quartz sand, flint, and agate: used usually in the form of its prepared white powder chiefly in the manufacture of glass, water glass, ceramics, and abrasives. 1
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Origin of silicon dioxide

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < New Latin, derivative of Latin silex silex

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silicon dioxide popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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