silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsi-lə-ˌkōn 
: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants, varnishes, binders, and electric insulators
Examples of silicone in a Sentence
a prosthesis made of silicone
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The containers are made from flexible, BPA-free silicone and come with a set of stickers to label each as needed.
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Laura Lu, Parents, 17 May 2024
The handle is the nicest aspect of the design, especially since the silicone enclosure collects dust easily.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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Laura Lu, Parents, 17 May 2024
The handle is the nicest aspect of the design, especially since the silicone enclosure collects dust easily.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for silicone
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“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various silicon compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen, are obtained as oily or greasy substances or plastics, and are used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants and varnishes
Medical Definition
silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds which are obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and some of which have been used as surgical implants
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