Term Name:	silicic acid import across plasma membrane
Synonyms:	silicate transport, silicic acid import, silicic acid transport, silicon uptake
Definition:	The directed movement of silicates from outside of a cell, across the plasma membrane and into the cytosol. Silicates are the salts of silicic acids, and are usually composed of silicon and oxygen (Si[x]O[y]), one or more metals, and possibly hydrogen. Types of silicate include unisilicates, metasilicates and hydrous silicates.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0015708]    QuickGO    AmiGO