English Dictionary

silicone

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

(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.

日本語の意味

シリコーン：化学において、不活性で半無機的なポリマー化合物（ポリシロキサン類）の一群を指し、広範囲な耐熱性と極めて高い撥水性を有し、工業用や義肢・補綴などの医療用途に幅広く利用される物質

The surgeon selected a medical-grade silicone implant because of its biocompatibility and flexibility.

外科医は生体適合性と柔軟性のために医療用グレードのポリシロキサン製インプラントを選んだ。

意味（1）

(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.

[H]e had little time or respect for the rich skip bitches who were his neighbours, useless fake-tanned women with plastic smiles and silicone tits who spent their husbands' money on afternoon teas, endless shopping and personal trainers.

silicones （ plural ）