"silcrete" meaning in All languages combined

See silcrete on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: silcretes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of silica + concrete. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|silica|concrete}} Blend of silica + concrete Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} silcrete (countable and uncountable, plural silcretes)
  1. An indurated duricrust formed when silica is dissolved and resolidifies as a cement. Wikipedia link: Blombos Cave, Middle Stone Age, silcrete Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-silcrete-en-noun-CfYJW2OH Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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