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silo

nounmasculinetécnico/ˈsilu/medium

si·lo

Definition

A tall, cylindrical structure, typically used for storing bulk materials like grain, cement, or coal.
The farm's grain silo dominates the landscape.
The cement was pumped directly from the silo to the mixing truck.
Common collocations
grain silocement silostorage silo

Etymology

Do grego 'siros' (cova para guardar cereais), através do latim 'sirus'.