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
Recent Examples on the Web
The plastic plate features a removable silicone suction base and can safely be tossed in the dishwasher or microwave.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
This model has some sleek upgrades to the old-fashioned mason jar—the innovative flip-top lid with handle has an airtight silicone seal that keeps leaks and spills at bay.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
Products with silicone benefit from the material’s low thermal conductivity.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
But injecting drugs into muscle is challenging for people who have significant body fat or who have silicone implants in the buttocks, as some trans women do.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Made with durable silicone, this small, colorful bag is a staple of mine for any beach outing.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The silicone Fur Zapper for $13 is naturally sticky, so hair clings to it in the laundry.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
As waves of water washed across an array of nanoscale silicone pyramids, the apparatus generated a very small current.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
The leather material provides durability, and the silicone adds extra grip strength.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
This model has some sleek upgrades to the old-fashioned mason jar—the innovative flip-top lid with handle has an airtight silicone seal that keeps leaks and spills at bay.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
Products with silicone benefit from the material’s low thermal conductivity.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
But injecting drugs into muscle is challenging for people who have significant body fat or who have silicone implants in the buttocks, as some trans women do.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Made with durable silicone, this small, colorful bag is a staple of mine for any beach outing.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The silicone Fur Zapper for $13 is naturally sticky, so hair clings to it in the laundry.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
As waves of water washed across an array of nanoscale silicone pyramids, the apparatus generated a very small current.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
The leather material provides durability, and the silicone adds extra grip strength.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 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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