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siliciferous definition

sili·cif·er·ous (sil′ə sif′ər əs)

adjective

containing or producing silica

Etymology: < L silex (see silex) + -ferous

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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