What does siloxane mean?

Definitions for siloxane
sɪˈlɒk seɪnsilox·ane

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. siloxanenoun

    any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms

Wiktionary

  1. siloxanenoun

    any of a class of compound having a short repeating unit of silicon and oxygen atoms (either in a chain or a ring) with organic side chains

  2. Etymology: from silicon + oxygen + alkane

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  1. siloxane

    Siloxane is a type of compound containing silicon, oxygen, and carbon atoms, typically arranged in alternating silicon-oxygen-silicon bonds in a chain formation. Derived from silanols, these compounds are a key component in silicons and silicone products, including sealants, adhesives, and various types of lubricants.

Wikidata

  1. Siloxane

    A siloxane is a functional group in organosilicon chemistry with the Si–O–Si linkage. The parent siloxanes include the oligomeric and polymeric hydrides with the formulae HnOH and n. Siloxanes also include branched compounds, the defining feature being that each pair of silicon centres is separated by one oxygen atom. The siloxane functional group forms the backbone of silicones, the premier example of which is polydimethylsiloxane.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of siloxane in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of siloxane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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