English word tectosilicate comes from English silicate, English tecto- (Tectonic. Tectum.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| silicate | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates. |
| tecto- | English (eng) | Tectonic. Tectum. |
| tectosilicate | English (eng) | (mineralogy) Any of various silicate minerals, mostly aluminosilicates, with a three-dimensional framework of silicate tetrahedra with SiO2 or a 1:2 ratio, making up the greater part of Earth's crust. |