metasilicic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Met`a*si*lic"ic adjective

Etymology

Pref. meta- + silicic.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Designating an acid derived from silicic acid by the removal of water; of or pertaining to such an acid. ✍ The salts of metasilicic acid are often called bisilicates, in mineralogy, as Wollastonite (CaSiO3).