unisilicate Meaning, Definition & Usage

U`ni*sil"i*cate noun

Etymology

Uni- + silicate.

Definitions

1. (Min.) A salt of orthosilicic acid, H4SiO4; -- so called because the ratio of the oxygen atoms united to the basic metals and silicon respectively is 1:1; for example, Mg2SiO4 or 2MgO.SiO2.