Where does “sorosilicate” come from?
sorosilicate (English) comes from Ancient Greek σωρός — heap, pile, mound; heap, quantity.
sorosilicate (English): Any silicate based on the dimeric anion SiO
Definitions
- Any silicate based on the dimeric anion SiO
Ancestry of “sorosilicate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σωρός | heap, pile, mound; heap, quantity |