From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The chemical compound silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is the oxide of silicon, chemical formula SiO2.It is found in nature in several forms, including quartz and opal. In fact, silica has 17 crystalline forms.he chemical compound silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is the oxide of silicon, chemical formula SiO2.
Windsor is home to 217,188 people, according to the 2016 census. Windsor's population has grown by three per cent in the past five years, but the city still fell behind the national growth rate, according to data collected during the 2016 census.
Top Definition. windsor. A city in southwestern Ontario. aka Sin City, Ontario Known for it's unrivaled bar/club scene. Dozens of bars on a single strip all within minutes walking distance. Has the greatest number of strip clubs per capita of any city in the world.