silica

IPA: sˈɪɫʌkʌ

Examples of "silica" in Sentences

Many pastes also contain silica, which is a drying agent.
Grasses have a gritty compound called silica, which is contained in sand and is used to make glass.
It is from the silicone family, which originates from silica, which is found in granite, quartz and sand.
The ash also in high in silica, which is extremely abrasive, and can lead to excessive wear on the animals 'tooth enamel.
And not too surprisingly (since silica is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust), the coating is non-toxic and environmentally harmless.
Aerogels can be made out of many different substances, including silicon dioxide (also called silica), carbon and even egg albumen, though silica aerogels are among the most common.