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silicone

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

sil·i·cone

noun \ˈsi-lə-ˌkōn\

Definition of SILICONE

: 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

  1. a prosthesis made of silicone

Origin of SILICONE

silicon + -one
First Known Use: 1943

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