silicic

adjective

si·lic·ic | \ sə-ˈli-sik

Definition of silicic

: of, relating to, or derived from silica or silicon

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Volcanoes that form over land contain what's called silicic magma, which is high in silica and has a high viscosity. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "No, Hawaii's Volcano Won't Trigger a Mega-Tsunami," 17 May 2018 Most volcano enthusiasts will think first of the large, explosive eruptions of sticky, silicic-rich magma. — Erik Klemetti, WIRED, "Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again," 22 July 2016

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silicic

adjective

si·lic·ic | \ sə-ˈlis-ik

: of, relating to, or derived from silica or silicon