silicone polymer
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- noun
- /ˈsɪlɪkoʊn ˈpɒlɪmər/
- Specialized
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polímero de silicona
- Many kitchen utensils are made from silicone polymer because it can withstand high heat.
Examples
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Kasden et al. (2011) described a one-step method using a high-viscosity silicone polymer placed directly in the ear.
Academic text (1995) -
The engineer developed a new adhesive using silicone polymer for its temperature resistance.
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Silicone polymer is often used in electrical insulators due to its excellent stability.
Synonyms
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A soft, man-made material for seals and bakeware that resists heat
A man-made material that keeps water out and protects electronics
How Flexible
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is a straightforward composition: 'silicone' (a synthetic material) + 'polymer' (a large-chain substance) yields a polymer made from silicone. This is a literal, compositional technical term that a learner who knows both constituents can derive without idiomatic knowledge.
Etymology
Silicone polymer gets its name from silicone, from the word 'silicon' found in sand and rocks, and polymer, which means 'many parts' joined in a long chain. So a silicone polymer is a chain of silicon parts that makes a strong, flexible material that can stand very high or very low heat and is used for seals, medical implants, and electrical insulation.