silex (Meaning)
Wordnet
silex (n)
a pure form of finely ground silica
a vacuum coffee maker
Webster
silex (n.)
Silica, SiO2 as found in nature, constituting quarz, and most sands and sandstones. See Silica, and Silicic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of silex
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silex Sentence Examples
- The prehistoric tribe used silex to craft sharp tools essential for survival.
- Archaeologists discovered an ancient flintlock pistol, its firing mechanism made of silex.
- The rugged nature of silex makes it an ideal material for fire starters.
- The sharp edge of silex was invaluable for slicing through animal hides and plant material.
- Prehistoric cave dwellers used silex to create intricate carvings on the walls of their shelters.
- Farmers in the Neolithic period harnessed the versatility of silex for both tools and weapons.
- The distinctive color and texture of silex helped researchers identify ancient artifacts in archeological digs.
- The use of silex as a cutting implement predates metallic tools by several millennia.
- Modern flintlock rifles still utilize silex strikers to ignite gunpowder and produce sparks.
- The characteristic conchoidal fracture of silex makes it easy to shape into various forms.
FAQs About the word silex
a pure form of finely ground silica, a vacuum coffee makerSilica, SiO2 as found in nature, constituting quarz, and most sands and sandstones. See Silica, and Si
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The prehistoric tribe used silex to craft sharp tools essential for survival.
Archaeologists discovered an ancient flintlock pistol, its firing mechanism made of silex.
The rugged nature of silex makes it an ideal material for fire starters.
The sharp edge of silex was invaluable for slicing through animal hides and plant material.
