Definition of mica Mica
/majˈkʌ/ - [mayku] - mi•ca
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What does mica mean?
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NounPlural: micas |
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| mica - any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity | ||
| isinglass | ||
| mineral solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | ||
| translucent substance, transparent substance a material having the property of admitting light diffusely; a partly transparent material | ||
| biotite dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock | ||
| lepidolite a mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium | ||
| muscovite a resident of Moscow | ||
| paragonite a colorless or pale brown mica with sodium | ||
| phlogopite a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum | ||
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- mica (Noun)
Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- mica (n.)
The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in composition, and vary in color from pale brown or yellow to green or black. The transparent forms are used in lanterns, the doors of stoves, etc., being popularly called isinglass. Formerly called also cat-silver, and glimmer.
Electrical DictionaryThe Standard Electrical Dictionary 💡
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mica
A natural mineral, a silicate of several oxides; muscovite. It is used as an insulator and dielectric. Its resistance per centimeter cube after several minutes electrification at 20º C. (68º F.) is 8.4E13 ohms (Ayrton). Its specific inductive capacity is 5, air being taken at 1.
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🔤- mica, noun, singular of micas.
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