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Definition of Silicone
1. Noun. Any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation.
Terms within: Atomic Number 14, Si, Silicon
Specialized synonyms: Bouncing Putty
Generic synonyms: Polymer, Siloxane
Definition of Silicone
1. a silicon compound [n -S]
Medical Definition of Silicone
1. Any of many polymers made up of alternating oxygen and silicon atomscombined with other organic groups. Silicone can be an oil, grease, gelor plastic, but all forms are resistant to heat, water and will notconduct electricity. It is used for a huge number of uses in industry (lubricants, paints, adhesives, coolants, etc.) Silicone is used inmedicine to replace body parts, and its use in breast implants has comeunder fire because there is evidence that these appliances may leak, andfurther evidence that leaked silicone may cause autoimmune disorders. (09 Oct 1997)
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