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silex

silex

9.9
A very fine powder made from a hard stone used to polish and filter things
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪlɛks/
  • Archaic
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Examples

  • - Of course it's the Silex.

    Mars (1998)

  • First farming when the geo struck Silex.

    Mars (1998)

  • - The Silex.

    Mars (1998)

  • Analysis of Silex Chemical composition in selected damaged human DNA nearing completion.

    Mars (1998)

  • This silex is used in the laboratory to separate impurities from the samples.

  • The manufacturer chose high-quality silex for its filtration systems.

  • For polishing glass, a compound containing silex is often the preferred choice.

Synonyms

silica
vssilex
  • Specialized
12 7.3

A hard white mineral like quartz found in sand and rocks used to make glass and ceramics

is a pure, finely ground powder used for filters and abrasives

Compounds

Silex
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A coffee maker with two glass chambers that uses steam and vacuum to brew coffee

Surface Forms

silex singular
silexes plural

Etymology

Silex comes from Latin silex, which meant 'flint', a very hard stone, and it is the root of silica and silicon. So thinking of 'flint' helps: ground flint becomes a fine silica powder used to polish or filter, which is why silex today means a pure, finely ground form of silica.