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silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsi-lə-ˌkōn
: 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
With two silicone cheek plumpers glued to his face and a Cuban Missile Crisis speech memorized, the actor left many impressed.
—Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
The Japanese gear maker Snow Peak has a titanium cup and pot set with thoughtful details: The two items nestle together to save space in a backpack, and the pot’s lid has a silicone tab that won’t get hot, eliminating the need for an oven mitt.
—Ella Riley-Adams Jamie Sims Alice Newell-Hanson Jameson Montgomery Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly MacKenzie Oster, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Use the stainless steel tongs with scalloped heat-resistant silicone tips to do everything from tossing pasta salad to turning veggies on a hot skillet.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
This glass bottle comes with a protective silicone sleeve and a leak-proof lid.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 30 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
silicon + -one
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing silicone
Dictionary Entries Near silicone
Cite this Entry
“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 19 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various silicon compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen, are obtained as oily or greasy substances or plastics, and are used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants and varnishes
Medical Definition
silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: 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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