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

Examples of silicone in a Sentence

a prosthesis made of silicone

Recent Examples on the Web The saddle features three layers of cushioning, and silicone gripping on the legs keeps them in place. — Melissa Nott, chicagotribune.com, "Spring cycling: What to wear," 17 Apr. 2021 These are made from soft silicone with acrylic Command adhesives. — Chris Hachey, BGR, "Best Wall Protector from Door Knobs," 15 Apr. 2021 The trap draws air into the chamber and particles hit a glass microscope slide that's coated with silicone grease, Steven said. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Spring pollen has arrived in Wisconsin. Here's how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and allergies," 14 Apr. 2021 Pour the resin and glitter mixture into your silicone barrette mold, and use a clean wood crafts stick to evenly spread the mixture if needed. — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, "How to Make Colorful Resin Hair Clips," 14 Apr. 2021 For silicone straws, our testers liked theses Softy Straws best. — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, "12 Best Reusable Straws of 2020," 13 Apr. 2021 The reusable silicone bag is available in 15 colorways like attention-grabbing Citrus and Lime. — Nicole Saunders, NBC News, "Best deals of the day from Amazon and Best Buy: Dyson, Stasher and more," 13 Apr. 2021 On the body, cupping therapy involves placing glass or silicone cups on either wet or dry skin, which creates a suction effect. — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, "TikTok’s Face-Cupping Trend Gave Me The Best Glow Ever," 9 Apr. 2021 Unroll the thawed sheet of puff pastry onto a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone pan liner set on a rimmed baking sheet. — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, "Spring onions and bacon jump-start this easy breezy tart," 9 Apr. 2021

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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