Silex

[saileks]

Definition

(noun.) a vacuum coffee maker.

(noun.) a pure form of finely ground silica.

Editor: Orville--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Silica, SiO2 as found in nature, constituting quarz, and most sands and sandstones. See Silica, and Silicic.

Typed by Billie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Silica, silicic acid, pure quartz, pure flint, oxide of silicon.

Editor: Priscilla

Definition

n. silica as found in nature occurring as flint quartz rock-crystal &c.

Editor: Nettie