silicone

silicone definition - computer

A material that is used to make lubricants, sealants, adhesives, gels, coatings and breast implants. Silicone (pronounced "sill-uh-kone") is a compound of silicon (pronounced "sill-uh-kin") and other materials. See silicon.



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