aluminosilicate en · NOUN
Etymology
From alumino- + silicate.
Meanings
- Any of many silicate minerals, such as feldspar and zeolite, in which a proportion of the Si⁴⁺ ions are replaced by Al³⁺, the excess negative charge being balanced by extra sodium, potassium or calcium ions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aluminosilicates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Translations (2)
es aluminosilicato (any silicate mineral in which some Si4+ ions are replaced by Al3+) · pt aluminossilicato (any silicate mineral in which some Si4+ ions are replaced by Al3+)