silicone meaning

UK US /ˈsɪləkoʊn/ 3 syllables

silicone (noun): 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.

Definition of silicone

  1. 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

    Synonyms: silicone polymer

    Type of: siloxane, polymer

    Kinds: bouncing putty

How to pronounce silicone

silicone is pronounced /ˈsɪləkoʊn/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in NE · 8-letter words

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