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silicone

[sil-i-kohn] / ˈsɪl ɪˌkoʊn /
NOUN
lubricant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
WD40™


Example Sentences

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Pour the mixture into a large silicone ice tray and freeze for an hour before enjoying.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Doja Cat wears a classically Grecian Saint Laurent dress in an unconventional fabric: silicone.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“So he said, ‘Since you are coming, why don’t you get me that good silicone from the United States?’

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Nail polish formulations were coated onto a silicone mat and the resistance of the dried films were measured; formulations with noninfinite resistance were tested on capacitive touchscreens.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“This might take a couple of hours to harden, so be careful when you pack the ice in,” he says, way more enthusiastic than someone ought to be about silicone sealant.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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