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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
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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 5 Oct. 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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