Associations to the word «Silicone»

Wiktionary

SILICONE, noun. (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
SILICONE RUBBER, noun. A variety of synthetic polymeric silicones having physical properties similar to natural rubber but increased chemical stability
SILICONE RUBBERS, noun. Plural of silicone rubber
SILICONE VALLEY, proper noun. An erroneous, archaic form of Silicon Valley
SILICONE VALLEY, proper noun. The porn industry of San Fernando Valley

Dictionary definition

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.

Wise words

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