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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Most of these toys are made of silicone, a plastic that should be unproblematic in the magnet, but to the surprise of those present, especially the woman being examined, this one did contain ferromagnetic material.
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Michaela Maya-Mrschtik, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a bendable, flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Authorities say Boelter was heavily armed and dressed in tactical armor with a silicone mask hiding his face and a police-style badge during the incidents – appearing as a police officer.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation, while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
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Michaela Maya-Mrschtik, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a bendable, flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Authorities say Boelter was heavily armed and dressed in tactical armor with a silicone mask hiding his face and a police-style badge during the incidents – appearing as a police officer.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation, while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
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“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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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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