Silicate (noun)

1. A salt or ester of silicic acid, typically containing the anion SiO44−.
2. A mineral that contains a silicate group as its fundamental structural unit.

Origin:

From french silicate or directly from latin silicatus, past participle of silicare "to make of flint".

Examples:

1. Silicate minerals make up the majority of the Earth's crust.
2. The chemical compound was composed of silicate and other elements.
3. Silicate rocks such as granite and basalt are common in the earth's crust.
4. The silicate in the glass bottle makes it more durable.
5. The new material was found to be a unique type of silicate.