ClimateJune 30, 2026
silicate
/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/
Definition
A mineral or chemical compound containing silicon and oxygen, often used in agriculture or industrial processes to improve soil quality or capture carbon.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'silex' (flint or hard stone), the term was coined in chemistry to describe salts or esters derived from silicic acid.
In the news
In this article, the author mentions crushed silicate as an example of a carbon removal technique that, when applied to farm soils, helps retain water and increase crop yields while sequestering carbon.
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