silicone

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de una amplia clase de siloxanos, notablemente estables en un amplio intervalo de temperaturas, empleados en lubricantes, adhesivos, revestimientos, caucho sintético y aislamiento eléctrico.

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.

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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.

   Silicona

   • 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.