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noun
Chemical compounds with the formula Na2xSi_(y,)O_(2y+x) or (Na2O)x·(SiO2)_y, such as sodium metasilicate Na2SiO3, sodium orthosilicate Na4SiO4, and sodium pyrosilicate Na6Si2O7.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A mixture of such compounds, especially the metasilicate, used in the formulation of cements, coatings, passive fire protection, textile and lumber processing, manufacture of refractory ceramics, as adhesives, and in the production of silica gel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: soluble glass, water glass
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noun
a viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution; used as a cement or as a protective coating and to preserve eggs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: soluble glass, water glass
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Broader terms: glass
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