silicone rubber
- noun
- /ˈsɪlɪkoʊn ˈrʌbər/
- Specialized
:
goma de silicona
- In a mold made from silicone-rubber compounds, zinc and zinc-aluminum alloys are cast in this spin-casting system, which can be used for small and medium-volume production.
- silicone rubber earmolds
- silicone rubber tubes
- made from silicone rubber
Examples
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The manufacturer chose silicone rubber for its durability and heat resistance in their new product line.
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A manufacturer of fuel line hose for aircraft has found a way to use silicone rubber as a flame-resistant covering.
Academic text (1999) -
Because the molds are made from silicone rubber, they do not last forever.
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Five silicone rubber earmolds were made, one from each impression.
Academic text (1990) -
In addition to resisting fire, silicone rubber flexes easily.
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We further coated the cell with three layers of medical-grade silicone rubber.
Academic text (1995) -
Silicone rubber earmolds were made from the impressions, with instructions to the earmold maker not to use any form of buildup on the impression.
Academic text (1990) -
Conventional endotracheal tubes may consist of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), red rubber, or silicone rubber.
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Silicone rubber is often used for medical devices because it remains flexible and strong across various temperatures.
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Due to its excellent flexibility, silicone rubber is popularly used in baking mats and kitchen utensils.
Synonyms
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A soft, man-made material for seals and bakeware that resists heat
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Morphology
The meaning 'a synthetic rubber made from silicone' is directly derivable from combining 'silicone' (a synthetic material) and 'rubber' (an elastic polymer); this is a straightforward noun–noun compound indicating material composition. Such compositional material names are common cross-linguistically and follow regular English compounding, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Silicone rubber is named because it is a rubber-like material made from silicone. The word rubber tells you it is flexible and the word silicone tells you it is made from a man-made material, so the name means 'a flexible, heat-resistant rubber made from silicone'.