desilicify

/ˌdɛsɪlɪsɪˈfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cause to lose silica

“The geologist desilicified the rocks to analyze their mineral composition.”

2. verb

to make something free from silica

“The water treatment process desilicified the water to remove impurities.”

3. verb

to convert silica into a more reactive form

“The chemist desilicified the silicate compound to create a new catalyst.”

Synonyms

  • de-silicatize
  • silica-removing

Antonyms

  • silicification
  • silicify