metasilicic

CIDE DICTIONARY

metasilicic, a. [Pref. meta- + silicic.].

Designating an acid derived from silicic acid by the removal of water; of or pertaining to such an acid. [1913 Webster]

" The salts of metasilicic acid are often called bisilicates, in mineralogy, as Wollastonite (CaSiO3)." [1913 Webster]

Metasilicic acid (Chem.), a gelatinous substance, or white amorphous powder, analogous to carbonic acid, and forming many stable salts.