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How to pronounce “silicone

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Pronunciation guide for silicone

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of silicone with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
How vulnerability makes you a better leaderwith a silicone hand pump.
Definition summary
(chemistry) 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.

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How to pronounce silicone

How vulnerability makes you a better leader

with a silicone hand pump.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “silicone

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (chemistry) 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.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To join or treat (something) with a silicone-based product.
  • (informal, transitive) To enhance or reconstruct (a body part) with a prosthesis containing silicone.
  • [Adjective]
  • (slang) Having had cosmetic surgery, especially breast enlargement.

Practice Nearby Words

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