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Inorganic chemistry

magic acid

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A superacid consisting of equal molar quantities of fluorosulfonic acid (HSO 3 F) and antimony pentafluoride (SbF 5 ).

silica gel

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A colloidal, highly absorbent silica used as a dehumidifying and dehydrating agent, as a catalyst carrier, and sometimes as a catalyst.

watercolor pigment

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

A permanent pigment used in watercolor painting, for example, titanium oxide (white).

calcium plumbate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Ca(PbO 3 ) 2 Orange crystals that are insoluble in cold water but decompose in hot water; used as an oxidizer in the manufacture of glass and matches.

magnesia

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Magnesium oxide that is processed for a particular purpose.

silicate

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

The generic term for a compound that contains silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals, and may contain hydrogen.

white lead

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

Basic lead carbonate of variable composition, the oldest and most important lead paint pigment; also used in putty and ceramics.

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