Term Name:	silicate metabolic process
Synonyms:	silicate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving silicates, the salts of silicic acids. Silicates are usually composed of silicon and oxygen (Si[x]O[y]), one or more metals, and possibly hydrogen. Types of silicate include unisilicates, metasilicates and hydrous silicates.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0051206]    QuickGO    AmiGO