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Silicates, the second most prevalent substance in fluoridation chemicals, are not health regulated.
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Purple-eyed Mary raised her hand. “Yannoi, G†™ tharn, The Ones Without Names, and the Silicates. †Teacher had long suspected Mary of having a pirate network connection through some kind of organic implant.
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Silicates are composed of atoms of silicon, oxygen, and elements such as potassium, sodium, or calcium, under great heat and pressure.
silicates 2002
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Silicates make up about one-quarter of the crust of the Earth.
silicates 2002
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Silicates are fairly cheap and often available; they perform welt with sandy son's and have a waterproofing action.
Chapter 11 1994
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Silicates, carbonates, sulphides, and sulphates are the most abundant salts.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson
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_Silicates of Potash and Soda_ have been employed with the view of supplying silica to the plant, but the results have been far from satisfactory.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry Thomas Anderson
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The Silicates in Chemistry and Commerce 8vo, * 6 00
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Silicates in the shales are broken down to form clay, which is mixed with the iron oxide and quartz.
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Magnesia is dissolved by boiling with moderately strong acids; the insoluble compounds are fused with "fusion mixture," and treated as described under _Silicates_.
A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. Cornelius Beringer 1886
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