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siliceous

/sɪˈlɪʃəs/ /saɪˈlɪʃəs/

Meanings
adjective
Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.

Examples :

"The desert soil was very siliceous, making it difficult for plants to grow without special adaptations. "
material substance geology chemistry

Related Words

Illustration silica

silica noun

/ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/

Silicon dioxide.

"The small packets of silica gel in the new shoe box help absorb moisture and keep the leather dry. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration special

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

Illustration plants

plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration adaptations

adaptations noun

/ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌædəpˈteɪʃənz/

The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

"Animals in the desert have developed special adaptations to survive with little water. "

Illustration desert

desert noun

/dɪˈzɜːt/ /dəˈzɝt/ /ˈdɛzət/ /ˈdɛzɚt/

(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

"His poor grades were a desert of his lack of effort. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration difficult

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

Illustration without

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "

Illustration silicates

silicates noun

/ˈsɪlɪkəts/ /ˈsɪlɪˌkeɪts/

Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

"Many rocks and minerals, like quartz and feldspar, are made of silicates. "