Glossary:Silica

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Silica
A very common chemical compound found in nature; silicon dioxide (SiO2). It is found in many forms including quartz and opal, and is used in biological structures in diatoms, plant cells (phytoliths) and sponges.

Related Words: Diatom, Phytolith, Quartz

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