Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of a large group of oligomers and polymers based on the structural unit R2SiO, where R is an organic group, characterized by wide-range thermal stability, high lubricity, extreme water repellence, and physiological inertness and used in adhesives, lubricants, protective coatings, paints, electrical insulation, synthetic rubber, and prosthetic replacements for body parts.
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- noun chemistry Any of a class of
inert ,semi -inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes ), that have a widerange ofthermal stability andextreme water repellence , used in a very wide range ofindustrial applications , and inprosthetic replacements forbody parts
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- 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
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Examples
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But many caulks that include the word silicone typically labeled siliconized acrylic latex use it only as an additive in varying amounts to increase flexibility and adhesion.
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How many of you store your guns in silicone socks?
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Posted May 3, 2009 at 6: 56 pm | Permalink woauuw, like it so much … I have some table/dish mats in silicone in same concept/stile at my website …
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Call me paranoid, but I still wonder just how safe silicone is around food.
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As soon as the bottom and sides are set -- which should happen almost instantly since your pan should start out quite hot -- run a thin silicone spatula around and under the tortilla to make sure it does not stick or burn.
Potato-Chorizo Tortilla Laura 2009
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How many of you store your guns in silicone socks?
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As soon as the bottom and sides are set -- which should happen almost instantly since your pan should start out quite hot -- run a thin silicone spatula around and under the tortilla to make sure it does not stick or burn.
Archive 2009-08-01 Laura 2009
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There is something about the osmotic barrier in silicone sheets and gels that makes it "just right" for the job.
Silicone Treatment for Scars aka TBTAM 2008
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Use the silicone is "some" better, but can be expensive.
Silicone Treatment for Scars aka TBTAM 2008
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This one appears to be covered in silicone, which many sexperts say is the preferred material for "insertables".
michaelt42 commented on the word silicone
Implants made from silicones include breast implants (controversial in Europe in January 2012 because some were filled with unapproved silicone gel), replacement tear ducts and prosthetic testicles (silicojones?).
January 6, 2012
gangerh commented on the word silicone
silicojones!!! Hah! Brilliant!
January 6, 2012