Word: silcrete
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sil
cr
ete
Definition: An indurated duricrust formed when silica is dissolved and resolidifies as a cement.
Morphemes:
Affix: silica
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of the silica group of the silicate minerals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silex
Language: la
Decoded: silex
Meaning: hard stone, flint
Affix: concrete
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Specifically, a building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.