silica
noun/ˈsɪlɪkə/
Frequency rank: #9,884 most common English word
Meaning
A hard, naturally occurring compound of silicon and oxygen, commonly found in sand and quartz.
Example sentence
Glass is made primarily from silica, which is found in abundance in sand.
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