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GO: Biological Process

silicate metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0051206
Synonyms
  • silicate metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving silicates, the salts of silicic acids. Silicates 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.
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Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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