silicate transport

id: GO:0015708
name: silicate transport
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The directed movement of silicates into, out of or within a cell, or between cells, by means of some agent such as a transporter or pore. Silicates are the salts of silicic acids, and 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.

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