A generic term for a variety of compounds that contain silicon, oxygen, and magnesium, and may contain hydrogen. Examples include TALC and some kinds of ASBESTOS.

Synonyms: 0, Magnesium Silicates, Silicates, Magnesium

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94 ,inorganic cpds; TALC & ASBESTOS are examples of magnesium silicates

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D017633