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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Early Saturday, Boelter went to the home of Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman, shooting him and his wife, Yvette, disguised as a law enforcement officer and wearing body armor and a silicone mask covering his head and face, prosecutors said.
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Susan Miller, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Heavily armed and dressed in tactical armor with a silicone mask hiding his face and a police-style badge, Vance Boelter made a convincing police officer – so much so that a real police officer mistook him for a fellow cop.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
For working with more delicate objects, however, buyers can opt for softer brass grips, even softer nylon grips, or downright rubbery silicone grips.
—New Atlas, 17 June 2025
He is alleged to have first driven to the Hoffmans’ home, who were repeatedly shot after trying to close the door on Boelter, who was wearing a silicone face mask, according to the DOJ.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 17 June 2025
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Susan Miller, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Heavily armed and dressed in tactical armor with a silicone mask hiding his face and a police-style badge, Vance Boelter made a convincing police officer – so much so that a real police officer mistook him for a fellow cop.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
For working with more delicate objects, however, buyers can opt for softer brass grips, even softer nylon grips, or downright rubbery silicone grips.
—New Atlas, 17 June 2025
He is alleged to have first driven to the Hoffmans’ home, who were repeatedly shot after trying to close the door on Boelter, who was wearing a silicone face mask, according to the DOJ.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for silicone
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“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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