Meaning
silicone
- a synthetic polymer used in sealants, adhesives, cookware, and medical devices
In a sentence
Ho applicato del silicone impermeabile intorno ai bordi della vasca.
I applied waterproof silicone around the edges of the bathtub.
Questi stampi in silicone per dolci resistono alle alte temperature.
These silicone baking molds withstand high temperatures.
Non usare quel vecchio tubo di silicone perché si è completamente indurito.
Don't use that old tube of silicone because it has completely hardened.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| silicone | masculine · singular |
| siliconi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- False friend alert: 'silicone' is the synthetic polymer, whereas 'silicio' is the chemical element silicon.