sesquisilicate

noun

ses·​qui·​silicate

"+

1

: a silicate (such as sodium sesquisilicate) that is intermediate between two silicates

2

: a mixture of an orthosilicate or metasilicate and a disilicate used especially in smelting

Word History

Etymology

sesqui- + silicate

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