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silic′ic ac′id, [Chem.]
  1. Chemistryany of certain amorphous gelatinous masses, formed when alkaline silicates are treated with acids, which dissociate readily into silica and water.
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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
silicic acid n
  1. a white gelatinous substance obtained by adding an acid to a solution of sodium silicate. It has an ill-defined composition and is best regarded as hydrated silica, SiO2.nH2O
'silicic acid' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
silicate - borosilicic acid

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