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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. chemical compounds
  4. inorganic compounds
  5. oxides
  6. silica
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. chemical compounds
  4. inorganic compounds
  5. silicon compounds
  6. silica

Preferred term

silica

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Transparent, tasteless crystals found in nature as agate, amethyst, chalcedony, cristobalite, flint, sand, quartz, and tridymite. The compound is insoluble in water or acids except hydrofluoric acid.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • cristobalite
  • silicon dioxide

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/56445

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