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sial

si·al [ s àl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
rock forming continents: rocks rich in silicon and aluminum that form the crust of the continental masses ( dated )

[Early 20th century. Blend of silicon + aluminum]

si·al·ic [ sī állik ] adjective
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