silicone

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Scientists have identified surprisingly high levels of a little-known silicone pollutant in the atmosphere, raising new questions about possible risks to human health and the climate.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

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

I said, ‘The only thing about silicone, it’s good to use around the sink. That’s the only thing I know.’

From Slate • Apr. 19, 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