silicam

/sɪˈlɪkæm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word, now primarily used in chemistry as a prefix referring to silicon or silicates.

“The discovery of silicam compounds in the new mineral sample was a groundbreaking moment in the field of geology.”

Synonyms

  • silicate
  • silicon

Antonyms

  • aluminum
  • oxide