: any of various polymeric organic silicon compounds obtained as oils, greases, or plastics and used especially for water-resistant and heat-resistant lubricants, varnishes, binders, and electric insulators
Example Sentences
a prosthesis made of silicone
Recent Examples on the WebMade from medical-grade silicone, they are worn atop your regular eye cream or moisturizer for intensive treatment without creating excess waste.Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 In 1992, the FDA implemented a 14-year moratorium for manufacturing silicone breast implants, often used in reconstruction surgery for breast cancer survivors. Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 10 June 2022 Houston surgeons Frank Gerow and Thomas Cronin invented the first silicone breast implants in the early 1960s, changing the world of cosmetic surgery. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Oct. 2021 Licensed medical professionals instead use fat injections or silicone implants, which have a gel consistency and are contained in a shell.Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2021 After Timmie Jean Lindsey's operation, silicone breast implants entered the mainstream.CNN, 22 Apr. 2021 With a voluntary moratorium on silicone implants, saline-implant surgeries saw a spike throughout the late '90s and early 2000s. Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Feb. 2021 Made of colorful silicone, this toy slips easily into your pocket or on your kid's backpack. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Its 4-cup Brikka model is designed with a silicone valve, which the brand said helps produce creamier espresso. Select Staff, NBC News, 13 July 2022 See More