fluosilicate

noun

fluo·​sil·​i·​cate ˌflü-ə-ˈsil-ə-ˌkāt How to pronounce fluosilicate (audio) -ˈsil-i-kət How to pronounce fluosilicate (audio)
: a salt of fluosilicic acid

called also silicofluoride

see sodium fluosilicate

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“Fluosilicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fluosilicate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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