silicone

noun sil·i·cone \ 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

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a prosthesis made of silicone

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As a precaution, many players elect to replace their wedding rings with silicone rubber rings during games.

— michael democker, NOLA.com, "Saints joint practice with Texans: photo gallery," 24 Aug. 2017
The silicone mouthpiece of the reservoir sits just above the wrist, making drinking easy.

— steve dorfman, miamiherald, "Runners will love this — a hydration system that you wear on your arm," 31 July 2017
Made of medical grade silicone, the cup sits in the lower part of the vagina and collects blood for eight to 12 hours at a time.

— abigail jones, MSNBC Newsweek, "The Period Movement: Meet the Men Fighting to Stop Menstruation-Shaming in the Developing World," 12 July 2017
Last year’s Pixel featured the then-top-of-the-line Snapdragon 821 chip, and this year’s Pixel looks to be powered by the best silicone as well.

— michael simon, PCWorld, "Pixel 2: Everything we know about Google’s next flagship phone," 5 July 2017
Armani Nicole Davenport is scheduled to stand trial in three weeks on a charge of negligent homicide that authorities say stems from another woman's fatal reaction to silicone injections illegally administered by Davenport.

— ken daley, NOLA.com, "Woman to stand trial this month in fatal silicone injections case," 3 July 2017
The all-black colorway is undeniably sleek but hardly one-note thanks to a matte-and-shine mix of black silicone (for the case and strap) and a black textured CD-finish (on the dial).

— ted stafford, GQ, "Armani Exchange's Newest Smartwatch Is Made for Summer Weekends," 30 June 2017
These awesome silicone molds by Tate Selection are on sale for just $14.99!

— Indianapolis Star, "40% Off Shot Glass Ice Tray Molds," 30 June 2017
This shampoo is free of silicones so my hair felt clean, conditioned, and plump at the roots.

— jessica prince erlich, The Cut, "The Best and Worst Luxury and Drugstore Volume Shampoos," 30 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of silicone

silicon + -one

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First Known Use: 1943

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silicone

noun sil·i·cone \ ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn \

medical Definition of silicone

: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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