mica — meaning in English

English meaning

• mica noun A mineral that splits easily into thin, flexible, shiny sheets, often found in granite and used in electronics and cosmetics.
• sheet noun A large piece of thin cloth used to cover a mattress or bed.

Senses

mica is used for these senses in English:

• mica (mineral) 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.
• sheet A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc. In modern books, each sheet of paper is typically folded in half, to produce two leaves and four pages. In the absence of folding, "leaf" and "sheet" are equivalent.

sheet — full definition

1. noun A large piece of thin cloth used to cover a mattress or bed.
2. noun A single flat piece of paper, or a similar flat, thin layer of material.
3. noun A wide, flat stretch of something, such as rain, ice, or water.

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