siliceous

• Относящийся к кремнезёму или содержащий его; часто используется в геологии и химии для описания горных пород, минералов или материалов, состоящих из диоксида кремния или богатых им.

Relating to or containing silica; often used in geology and chemistry to describe rocks, minerals, or materials composed of or rich in silicon dioxide.

1. Containing or resembling silicaC2formalscientific

   Relating to, containing, or having the properties of silica (silicon dioxide).

   Кремнистый

   • The siliceous rocks in this region are rich in quartz.
   • Diatoms have siliceous cell walls called frustules.
   • The soil here is highly siliceous, making it poor for agriculture.

   Synonymschertyflintyquartzosesilicious