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

Recent Examples on the Web There are four sizes of silicone ear tips supplied with the earphones, plus a set of foam ear tips and two sizes of secure-fit wings. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 June 2022 That's why most earbuds on this list come with various silicone ear tips for every ear canal. — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 AirPods Pro are the only AirPods model that comes with three different silicone tips for a customizable in-ear fit. — Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022 After incorporating some of Smith’s techniques, Fray turned to newer products and technology by adding in silicone and thin pieces to enhance the wrinkles. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 June 2022 On the jerseys the color has silicone over it, yielding a reflective quality. — cleveland, 2 June 2022 There are hundreds, if not thousands of toilet brushes on the market — everything from traditional bristle brushes to silicone and biodegradable brushes made from coconut husks. — Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 The silicone will also keep your pan from getting scratched up, Trujillo points out. — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 21 May 2022 Artem's creative designers and special effects technicians built models of the mammals in clay and molded them in silicone, according to The Guardian. — Dezimey Kum, USA TODAY, 15 May 2022 See More

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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