SILICONE


Meaning of SILICONE in English

sil ‧ i ‧ cone /ˈsɪləkəʊn, ˈsɪlɪkəʊn $ -koʊn/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: silicon ]

a chemical that is not changed by heat or cold, does not let water through, and is used in making artificial body parts, paint, and rubber

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