Metasilicic acid

Metasilicic acid
Metasilicic Met`a*si*lic"ic, a. [Pref. meta- + silicic.] (Chem.) Designating an acid derived from silicic acid by the removal of water; of or pertaining to such an acid. [1913 Webster]

Note: The salts of metasilicic acid are often called bisilicates, in mineralogy, as Wollastonite ({CaSiO3}). [1913 Webster]

{Metasilicic acid} (Chem.), a gelatinous substance, or white amorphous powder, analogous to carbonic acid, and forming many stable salts. [1913 Webster]


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