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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Examples of silicone in a Sentence
a prosthesis made of silicone
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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These awesome silicone molds by Tate Selection are on sale for just $14.99!
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This shampoo is free of silicones so my hair felt clean, conditioned, and plump at the roots.
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The apparatus is strapped to a flexible silicone exoskeleton that can be worn over the back of the hand.
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Use a silicone spatula to break up the fish until it can be stirred.
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Origin and Etymology of silicone
silicon + -one
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