Definition of silica gel in English English dictionary
a granular, porous form of silica made synthetically from sodium silicate and used as a desiccant
Amorphous silica that resembles white sand and is used as a drying and dehumidifying agent, as a catalyst and catalyst carrier, as an anticaking agent in cosmetics, and in chromatography
A desiccant (moisture absorbent) often packaged with electronic equipment or any other item that may be adversely affected by moisture
A colloidal, highly absorbent silica used as a dehumidifying and dehydrating agent, as a catalyst carrier, and sometimes as a catalyst Because of its internal pore structure, it can be used in liquid separation processes
Amorphous silica, prepared in formation with water Removal of the liquid creates xerogels and further treatment with alcohol creates aerogels Silica gels are used as drying agents and to alter viscosity of liquids
A highly absorbent 'sand' that is used to dry and preserve flower blossooms and leaves