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silex

si.lex \'si--.leks\ n [L silic-, silex flint, quartz - more at SHELL] : 
   silica or a siliceous powder (as tripoli) esp. for use as a filler in pa 
   ints or wood or as a dental materialSilex tm : - used for a vacuum coffee 
   maker