silication

noun

sil·​i·​ca·​tion
ˌsiləˈkāshən
plural -s
: the act or process of silicating
specifically : the development of silicates in rocks (such as carbonates) originally poor in them

Word History

Etymology

silicate entry 1 + -ion

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“Silication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silication. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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