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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The DuoClean PowerFins, for example, include one brushroll with silicone fins that maintain constant contact with the floor and another with soft cloth designed to polish hard floors and pick up large particles and fine dust.
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Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The silicone is substantial enough to sit comfortably around the nipple area, offering light shape while smoothing everything down for a seamless look under clothing.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Designed with a silicone shell and no sharp corners, the robot can be customized using personalized hats available in different colors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
To achieve the effect of Alma extracting the worm from Elvira’s mouth, Foldberg and his team created several silicone worm pieces and then fed them through a contraption attached to the side of Myren’s face.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The silicone is substantial enough to sit comfortably around the nipple area, offering light shape while smoothing everything down for a seamless look under clothing.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
Designed with a silicone shell and no sharp corners, the robot can be customized using personalized hats available in different colors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
To achieve the effect of Alma extracting the worm from Elvira’s mouth, Foldberg and his team created several silicone worm pieces and then fed them through a contraption attached to the side of Myren’s face.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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