silicone

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To reduce her own weight, Muriuki first underwent a gastric balloon procedure, in which a silicone balloon is put in the stomach, to limit its capacity and create a feeling of fullness.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“I had silicone all over my lymph nodes,” the reality TV star told TMZ.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Wires should be insulated with silicone rather than PVC, which can crack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

This leaves behind a silicone framework surrounding a network of ultra-small, air-filled channels.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

“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