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Webster 1913 Edition


Siliciferous

Silˊi-cif′er-ous

,
Adj.
[L.
silex
,
silicis
, a flint +
-ferous
.]
Producing silica; united with silica.

Webster 1828 Edition


Siliciferous

SILICIF'EROUS

,
Adj.
[L. silex and fero, to produce.] Producing silex; or united with a portion of silex.

Definition 2024


siliciferous

siliciferous

English

Adjective

siliciferous (comparative more siliciferous, superlative most siliciferous)

  1. yielding or bearing silica