silicone

• Существительное, обозначающее любой из большого класса силоксанов, которые необычайно стабильны в широком диапазоне температур, используемых в смазочных материалах, клеях, покрытиях, синтетическом каучуке и электроизоляции.

A noun referring to any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures, used in lubricants, adhesives, coatings, synthetic rubber, and electrical insulation.

uncountable

1. Synthetic polymerB2formaltechnical

   Any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants, adhesives, coatings, synthetic rubber, and electrical insulation.

   Синтетический полимер

   • Silicone is widely used in kitchen utensils because it withstands high heat.
   • The medical implant was made from biocompatible silicone.
   • Many electronic devices rely on silicone for insulation and protection.