silicone
nounHow many syllables in silicone?
There are 3 syllables in the word silicone.How to pronounce silicone:
Definition of silicone:
- 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.
- 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
Synonyms for silicone:
atomic number 14
bouncing putty
polymer
si
silicon
silicone polymer
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