'Metasilicic' definitions:
Definition of 'Metasilicic'
From: GCIDE
- Metasilicic \Met`a*si*lic"ic\, a. [Pref. meta- + silicic.] (Chem.) Designating an acid derived from silicic acid by the removal of water; of or pertaining to such an acid. [1913 Webster]
- Note: The salts of metasilicic acid are often called bisilicates, in mineralogy, as Wollastonite (CaSiO3). [1913 Webster]
- Metasilicic acid (Chem.), a gelatinous substance, or white amorphous powder, analogous to carbonic acid, and forming many stable salts. [1913 Webster]