sialic Meaning & Definition
What Does Sialic Mean?
As an adjective, sialic means Of or pertaining to saliva. It is also used to mean Of or pertaining to sialic acid or its derivatives.
Sialic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining to saliva.
- Of or pertaining to sialic acid or its derivatives.
Adjective
- Composed predominantly of silica- and alumina-bearing minerals such as quartz and feldspar.
Synonyms of Sialic
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Sialic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sialic (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Sialic
myelicnearby hillock
Origin of Sialic
Origin 1: From Ancient Greek σίαλον (síalon, “spittle, saliva”) + -ic.
Origin 2: From sial + -ic.