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siliciferous

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sil⋅i⋅cif⋅er⋅ous

  [sil-uh-sif-er-uhs]
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–adjective
containing, combined with, or producing silica.
Origin:
1790–1800; silic(a) + -i- + -ferous
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sil·i·cif·er·ous   (sĭl'ĭ-sĭf'ər-əs)   
adj.  Bearing, producing, or in partial combination with silica.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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