Silicones

Word SILICONES
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What do we mean by silicones?

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.

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The word "silicones" in example sentences

Dow Corning, who specializes in silicones, still makes the material under the brand-name "3179 Dilatant Compound." ❋ Unknown (2004)

Dow Corning, and will help meet rising global demand for silicones, which is expected to continue to grow at 5 to 10 percent per year over the coming decade.

(Dove Body Silk contains silicones, which is mainly why the finish is very silky and smooth. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Different types of silicones are used in many skin care and household products and to date, there is no report of toxicity from the use of topical silicone. ❋ M.D. Robert Tornambe (2011)

Shampoo and Conditioner is always in my travel bag because it's so gentle on my hair, having no parabens, silicones, sulfates, synthetic colors or fragrance. ❋ Karen Schaler (2011)

Note that even if you have drier skin, you may find that SPF moisturizers are already hydrating enough since the ingredients needed in the delivery system to suspend active sunscreens are silicones and other slippery substances. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

Her eco-friendly products consisting of cleansing milks and skin elixers, as well as her perfumes and scents, are never tested on animals, only include certified organic ingredients, and contain no synthetic fragrances, paraben preservatives or silicones. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On Monday, Apollo Management-owned silicones maker Momentive Performance Materials warned that its earnings decline could result in their violating the liberal covenants on its loans, resulting in a possible default. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Dimethicone, cyclomethicone these silicones are also emollients ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

And what MDM doesn't know, it will find out; Schofield is willing to experiment with everything: the newest silicones and resins, thermoforming and compression molding, Rhino computer modeling and hypersonic speakers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And many additives, such as sulfites used as preservatives and silicones, can be irritating or harmful to the skin. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

In the chemicals industry, silicon metal is the starting point for the production of silianes, silicones, fumed silica, and semiconductor-grade silicon. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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