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silicone

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


Example Sentences

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Pour the mixture into a large silicone ice tray and freeze for an hour before enjoying.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

It wasn’t just the silicone that media outlets had branded suspicious and sinister.

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

Wires should be insulated with silicone rather than PVC, which can crack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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