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
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 May 2025
Don’t worry about any leaks with this bottle, thanks to the silicone seal inside the cover.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
When black-market silicone injections go wrong Hadeed first heard about black-market silicone injections about seven years ago, when Cardi B detailed her horrifying experience getting black-market butt injections.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Between 2015 and 2019, Pham ordered silicone oil online, injecting it into his patients for enhanced procedures at his office and residence, according to the release from the office of U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe of the DOJ’s Middle District of Florida.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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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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