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Noun: silicone  'si-lu,kown
  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
    "Silicone sealants are popular for bathroom renovations"; "silicone polymer sealants are popular for bathroom renovations";
    - silicone polymer

Derived forms: silicones

Type of: polymer, siloxane

Encyclopedia: Silicone