Silicone Definition

sĭlĭ-kōn
noun
Any of a group of polymerized, organic silicon compounds containing a basic structure of alternate oxygen and silicon atoms, usually with various organic groups attached to the chain: characterized by relatively high resistance to heat, water, etc. and used in oils, polishes, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • silicone polymer
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Other Word Forms of Silicone

Noun

Singular:
silicone
Plural:
silicones

Origin of Silicone

  • silicon + -one. Originally obtained by the attempted synthesis of the silicon equivalent of a ketone.

    From Wiktionary

Silicone Sentence Examples

  • The spikes can be glued onto window cills, pipes or ledges using a building grade silicone adhesive.

  • Glass is beaded with mitred beading on a bed of silicone.

  • The report states that a ' cuffing ' effect may occur to the deflated catheter balloon when removing 100 per cent silicone catheters.

  • Apply silicone grease to all the exposed copper at the end of the cable.

  • The Mooncup is a reusable menstrual cup is a reusable menstrual cup around two inches long and made from soft silicone rubber.

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Words Starting With

SSISIL

Words Ending With

ENEONE

Unscrambles

silicone

Words Starting With S and Ending With E

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