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 Definitions of Silicone  [ˈsɪl ɪˌkoʊn]  

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Definition of 'Silicone' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) silicone
any of a number of polymers containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms, whose properties are determined by the organic groups attached to the silicon atoms, and that are fluid, resinous, rubbery, extremely stable in high temperatures, and water-repellent: used as adhesives, lubricants, and hydraulic oils.

Etymology:  (1905–10)

Definition of 'Silicone' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) silicone, silicone polymer
any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation



'Silicone' - Nearby Entries  

silicon carbide  silicon chip  silicon dioxide  silicone  silicone polymer  silicone resin  silicone rubber  



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