silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsi-lə-ˌkōn 
: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants, varnishes, binders, and electric insulators
Examples of silicone in a Sentence
a prosthesis made of silicone
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The earbuds come with four pairs of silicone ear tips, three pairs of memory foam ear tips and three pairs of ear wings to customize the fit for different-sized ears.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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The kit includes a round-proofing basket, a bench scraper for handling dough, a silicone bowl scraper, and a bread lame with five blades for scoring the dough before baking.
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Erika Flowers, Tales of the Cocktail Top Ten U.S. Bartender 2024, based in New Orleans, advised getting some silicone ice molds at stores like Total Wine or online to elevate your cocktail aesthetically.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The set includes a 9.5-inch frying pan, an 11-inch saute pan with a lid, a 2.5-quart saucepan with a lid, a 4.7-quart casserole dish with a lid, two silicone utensils and four pot protectors — all for under $100.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The kit includes a round-proofing basket, a bench scraper for handling dough, a silicone bowl scraper, and a bread lame with five blades for scoring the dough before baking.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Erika Flowers, Tales of the Cocktail Top Ten U.S. Bartender 2024, based in New Orleans, advised getting some silicone ice molds at stores like Total Wine or online to elevate your cocktail aesthetically.
—Essence, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Silicone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicone. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various silicon compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen, are obtained as oily or greasy substances or plastics, and are used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants and varnishes
Medical Definition
silicone
noun
sil·i·cone
ˈsil-ə-ˌkōn
: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds which are obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and some of which have been used as surgical implants
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