silicone
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/
Noun

silicone

  1. (chemistry) Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.
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