Wordiyosilica
🇬🇧 UK/'silikә/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), a hard white or colorless compound found widely in nature as quartz and sand
硅石，二氧化硅
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.silica gel硅胶
- 2.silica dust硅尘
- 3.fused silica熔融石英
- 4.silica sand硅砂
Example Sentences
- 1.
Silica is the primary component of sand and quartz crystals.
- 2.
Workers in the mining industry risk inhaling silica dust, which can cause lung disease.
- 3.
Silica gel packets are commonly used to absorb moisture and keep products dry.