Definition of "silicates" [silicates]

• Plural form of silicate. (noun)

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• "My husband Steve and I are engrossed by exhibits that enable us to compare the magnetism of highly magnetic iron meteorites like Canyon Diablo with that of stony meteorites, which primarily consist of non-metallic minerals called silicates and therefore exhibit very little magnetism."
• "Most Oxygen is found either in the form of silicates, which is an oxide of silicon, or in water, where it makes up 90\% of water's weight."
• "Finally, others, such as silicates and certain resins, for example, need to be prepared before use."