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sorosilicate

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any silicate based on the dimeric anion Si2O76−.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disilicate

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σωρός (sōrós, “heap”) + silicate.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: sorosilicaat — mineral
  • Finnish: sorosilikaatti — mineral
  • Italian: sorosilicato — mineral
  • Spanish: sorosilicato — mineral