silicone
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To achieve a similar impact, Johnson appears to be wearing a muscular silicone suit over his 6-foot-5 frame, but the extra padding just makes his head look puny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Another reader stores leftovers and produce in Mason jars or reusable silicone bags instead of disposable zip-top bags.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Pour the mixture into a large silicone ice tray and freeze for an hour before enjoying.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
Nail polish formulations were coated onto a silicone mat and the resistance of the dried films were measured; formulations with noninfinite resistance were tested on capacitive touchscreens.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 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
