Definition of "silicic" [si•lic•ic]

• Relating to, resembling, containing, or derived from silica or silicon. (adjective)

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• "Smith, R.B., 1982a, Crustal structure and evolution of an explosive silicic volcanic system at Yellowstone National Park, Special preprint for"
• "Planting directly into more silicic ash such as rhyolite is however more problematic, due to nutrient issues such as nitrogen and calcium deficiency (Neild and others, 1998)."
• "Crustal structure and evolution of an explosive silicic volcanic system at Yellowstone National Park."