Silicone

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/

Origin

silicon + -one. Originally obtained by the attempted synthesis of the silicon equivalent of a ketone.

Full definition of silicone

Noun

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

Derived terms

• siliconed
• silicone grease
• siliconing
• silicone rubber

Anagrams

• isocline