silicon dioxide

noun

: silica

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Research claims silicon dioxide can improve bone, skin, hair, and nail health. Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 Although the evidence is limited, the EFSA states there are no signs of adverse effects of silicon dioxide for reported uses. Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 Less than 2% of: acacia, beta-carotene, glycine, L-aspartic acid, natural flavors, orange juice concentrate, orange oil, silicon dioxide, tartaric acid, tocopherols How Effective Are the Ingredients? Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 Unlike amorphous silicon dioxide in foods, industrial crystalline silicon dioxide may pose certain health risks to those who inhale it regularly. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silicon dioxide 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of silicon dioxide was circa 1909

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“Silicon dioxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicon%20dioxide. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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silicon dioxide

noun
: silica

Medical Definition

silicon dioxide

noun
: silica
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