silicone

Example Sentences

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“Freeze in ice cube trays or silicone cupcake trays, bag, and label. You will never buy bouillon again.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

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

News outlets around the world reported what Italian officials had found inside his bags: electronics, tools, and tubes of silicone.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

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

He secured the pea-sized transmitter with a dab of silicone.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer