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silicone

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


Example Sentences

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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

The tubes of silicone, he said, were for his father, who was having problems with a leaky sink.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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