Siliceous
adjective
1.
containing, consisting of, or resembling silica.
2.
growing in soil rich in silica.
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or containing abundant silica: siliceous deposits, a siliceous clay
2.
(of plants) growing in or needing soil rich in silica
siliceous
(sĭ-lĭsh’əs)
Resembling or containing silica.
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