siliceous

IPA: sˈɪɫʌkʌs

Examples of "siliceous" in Sentences

The siliceous rocks in the area contain a high concentration of quartz
The soil on the mountainside is siliceous, making it difficult for plants to grow
The volcanic ash left behind after the eruption was highly siliceous
The siliceous mineral deposits in the cave shimmered in the dim light
The siliceous sands on the beach felt gritty between my toes