Term Name:	silicate transmembrane transporter activity
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Definition:	Enables the transfer of silicates from one side of a membrane to the other. Silicates are the salts of silicic acids, and 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.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0015115]    QuickGO    AmiGO