silicate metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0051206

Synonyms

• silicate metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving silicates, the salts of silicic acids. Silicates 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.

References

Ontology

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