Synonyms for silicone
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.
Related words
- Phrases
- silicone grease
Forms
- Plural
- silicones → polysiloxanes, polyorganosiloxanes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| silicone | steady | |
| polysiloxane | steady | |
| polyorganosiloxane | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- polysiloxane