: any of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic forms that readily separate into very thin leaves
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Photo : Rolls-Royce Motor Cars The interior’s highly polished wood is finished in Cashmere Grey paint infused with silver mica flakes that sparkle when illuminated.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024
Its formula contains antioxidant-rich blue micro-algae and complexion-protecting red algae, and mica steps up to the plate to beautifully reflect light.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
They're infused with ingredients such as mica gold and collagen and help reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, according to the brand.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Its sparkle comes from the mica exposed by a carver’s chisel.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024
Its formula contains antioxidant-rich blue micro-algae and complexion-protecting red algae, and mica steps up to the plate to beautifully reflect light.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
They're infused with ingredients such as mica gold and collagen and help reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, according to the brand.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Its sparkle comes from the mica exposed by a carver’s chisel.
—Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
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“Mica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mica. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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mica
noun
mi·ca
ˈmī-kə 
: any of various minerals that contain silicon and can be separated easily into thin often transparent sheets
Medical Definition
mica
noun
mi·ca
ˈmī-kə
: any of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic forms that readily separate into very thin leaves
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