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silicate

/ˈsɪləkət/

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1 · n.

a mineral or compound containing silicon and oxygen

硅酸盐

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The geologist identified a silicate mineral in the sample.
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地质学家在样品中识别出一种硅酸盐矿物。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪləkət/

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