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

Instead, they repeatedly hit the silicone walls, which prevents heat from easily spreading through the material.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

A clever kit that streamlines the process, it consists of two reusable silicone wraps for shaping and securely storing dough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Dow and Corning established a joint venture in 1943 to make silicone and military products in the area.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

The mask was a silicone rubber North respirator mask with a Lexan faceplate, for good visibility, and the purple filters were the kind that stop a virus.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston