sial
/sahy-al/US // ˈsaɪ æl //UK // (ˈsaɪəl) //
矽谷,矽藻土,小亚细亚,矽酸钠
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Geology.
- : the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust.
Examples
During the Mutiny of 1857 the Sial leader again proved his loyalty by serving in person on the British side.
Sialogogue, sī-al′o-gog, n. a drug which increases the secretion of saliva—also Sial′agogue.
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