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silicates
noun(sil-i-cate)
a salt or ester derived from a silicic acid; especially : any of numerous insoluble often complex metal salts that contain silicon and oxygen in the anion, constitute the largest class of minerals, and are used in building materials (such as cement, bricks, and glass)
silicates
noun(sil-i-cate)
any of several silicates of calcium used especially in construction materials (such as portland cement)

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