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Topic: COMPOUNDS

Date: 1900-2000
Origin: silicon

silicone

 noun
     
sil‧i‧cone [uncountable]
HCC a chemical that is not changed by heat or cold, does not let water through, and is used in making artificial body parts, paint, and rubber
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