'Silicic' definitions:
Definition of 'Silicic'
From: GCIDE
- Silicic \Si*lic"ic\, a. [L. silex, silicis, a flint: cf. F. silicique.] (Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, silica; specifically, designating compounds of silicon; as, silicic acid. [1913 Webster]
- Silicic acid (Chem.), an amorphous gelatinous substance, Si(HO)4, very unstable and easily dried to silica, but forming many stable salts; -- called also {orthosilicic acid} or normal silicic acid. [1913 Webster]