Silicone Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɪɫəˌkoʊn

SIL-uh-kohn

UK

sˈɪlɪkˌəʊn

SIL-ih-kohn

释义

Silicone is a flexible, rubber-like material made from silicon, used in many products like kitchen tools, medical devices, and sealants.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly as a technical or scientific term; don't confuse with 'silicon' (the element in electronics). Collocates with words like 'sealant', 'bakeware', 'implants'. 'Silicone' is pronounced with a long 'o': /ˈsɪlɪkoʊn/.

• Spanish: silicona
• Portuguese (BR): silicone
• Portuguese (PT): silicone
• Chinese (Simplified): 硅胶
• Chinese (Traditional): 矽膠
• Hindi: सिलिकोन
• Arabic: سيليكون
• Bengali: সিলিকন (সিলিকন পদার্থ) - সিলিকন রাবার
• Russian: силикон
• Japanese: シリコーン
• Vietnamese: silicone
• Korean: 실리콘
• Turkish: silikon
• Urdu: سلیکون
• Indonesian: silikon

例句

The baking pan is made of silicone.

basic

Doctors use silicone in medical implants.

basic

The bottle has a silicone seal.

basic

Many people choose silicone spatulas because they're heat-resistant.

natural

After her surgery, she got silicone implants.

natural

You should use silicone sealant to fix the leak in the window.

natural