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silicone

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


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Another reader stores leftovers and produce in Mason jars or reusable silicone bags instead of disposable zip-top bags.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Inspired by her family’s produce, she cast real corn, strawberries and cherries in plaster, then made a silicone mold to create copies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

“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

“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

For Morin, who's spent years experimenting with silicones and other polymers, the practical considerations of adaptable materials are informing, and informed by, the philosophical.

From Science Daily Oct. 23, 2023

The general consensus is that while any product can be marked “clean,” a true clean product avoids the use of ingredients like parabens, sulfates, silicones, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.

From Slate Feb. 5, 2019

All five options are vegan and none contains sulphates, silicones, parabens or toxic dyes.

From The Guardian Jul. 15, 2017

Months of contract talks failed to reach an agreement with the workers who produce silicones and other materials used in a variety of industries.

From Washington Post Nov. 2, 2016

She learned, from women who posted long instructions, to avoid shampoos with silicones, to use a leave-in conditioner on wet hair, to sleep in a satin scarf.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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