silex

/ˌsaɪˈlɛks/
IPA guide

Definitions of silex
  1. noun
    a pure form of finely ground silica
    see moresee less
    type of:
    silica, silicon dioxide, silicon oxide
    a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘silex'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family