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Noun: silex  'sI,leks
  1. A pure form of finely ground silica
    "Silex is used in the production of ceramics and glass"
Noun: Silex
  1. A brand name for a vacuum coffee maker that uses vapour pressure and vacuum to brew coffee
    "The vintage Silex coffee maker produced a remarkably clean cup"

Derived forms: silexes

Type of: coffee maker, silica, silicon dioxide, silicon oxide

Encyclopedia: Silex, MO