We need to silicone the bathroom tiles to prevent water from seeping through.

Many modern shampoos contain silicones to make hair feel smoother.

He silicones the window frame every spring to prevent drafts.

Before assembling the medical device, the technicians siliconize the plastic components to improve their biocompatibility.

Astronomers detected silicon monoxide emission lines in the molecular cloud, supporting the idea that SiO is the most common oxide of silicon in the universe despite its rapid oxidation in Earth's atmosphere.

Engineers measured the thickness uniformity of the silicon wafers to ensure consistent chip performance.

Astronomers concluded that the distant silicon planet likely formed from silicate-rich dust in its star's protoplanetary disk.

The manufacturer tested several silicone rubbers to ensure they met the heat-resistance standards.

Mendeleev predicted eka-silicon long before germanium was isolated.

The engineer tested several silicon steels to determine which alloy reduced energy loss in the transformer core.