silicone

noun sil·i·cone \ ˈsi-lə-ˌkōn \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

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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Fashion and tech combine when this micro USB charger is worn as a stylish silicone bracelet.

— necee regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 4 Apr. 2018
Unlike the hard-shell AirPods, the FreeBuds come with a silicone tip attachment, which goes deeper into the ear than Apple’s buds do.

— vlad savov, The Verge, "Huawei’s wannabe AirPods look and feel good," 28 Mar. 2018
The silicone gripper palm helped me prevent dropping my phone—no cracked screens here.

— leslie hsu oh, Outside Online, "Snowboarding Gear That's Actually Designed for Women," 28 Mar. 2018
Diva, Intimina and Mooncup make reusable silicone cups that also go inside the body.

— The Economist, "A long overdue disruption in menstrual products," 28 Mar. 2018
Nonporous silicone means less bacteria buildup than traditional brushes with nylon bristles and brush heads that last up to six months.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Eyecatchers," 27 Mar. 2018
Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone sheet.

— anna thomas bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Whole-grain flours amp up a favorite cookie," 13 Mar. 2018
Researchers have discovered that filling in an external part of the ear with a small piece of silicone drastically changes people’s ability to tell whether a sound came from above or below.

— veronique greenwood, New York Times, "How the Shape of Your Ears Affects What You Hear," 6 Mar. 2018
Most cups are actually made of medical-grade silicone, and are generally BPA-, latex-, and phthalate-free — making them better for the environment and reducing any impact these might have on your system.

— lauren freedman, Health.com, "Here's What Happened When I Tried a Menstrual Cup for the First Time," 23 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of silicone

silicon + -one

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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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