metasilicate
/ˌmɛtəˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˌmɛtəˈsɪlɪkeɪt/Chemistry
noun
Originally: the anion SiO3 2−; a salt or mineral containing this. Later: any compound or mineral having cyclic or very long chain anions of formula (SiO3 2−)n.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Odling (1829–1921), chemist. From meta- + silicate.
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