siliciferous

[ sil-uh-sif-er-uh s ]
/ ˌsɪl əˈsɪf ər əs /

adjective

containing, combined with, or producing silica.

Origin of siliciferous

First recorded in 1790–1800; silic(a) + -i- + -ferous

Words nearby siliciferous

siliceous, silici-, silicic, silicic acid, silicide, siliciferous, silicified wood, silicify, silicium, silicle, silicon

British Dictionary definitions for siliciferous

siliciferous
/ (ˌsɪlɪˈsɪfərəs) /

adjective

containing or yielding silicon or silica