How to Use silicone in a Sentence

silicone

noun
Definition of siliconenext
  • The silicone bottom of the mold means no wrestling to free your frozen sphere.
    — Sean Evans, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2023
  • To fill in the skin of the puppets, the artists used silicone and foam latex.
    — Brielle Diskin, The Week, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Who would have guessed that a two-pack of 21-inch pieces of silicone would save the day?
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and stir with a silicone spatula.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Use a silicone spatula to gently pry the edges and loosen the omelet from the pan.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Like the rest of the brand's products, the serum is vegan and cruelty-, allergen-, gluten-, fragrance-, and silicone-free.
    — Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022
  • They’re made of skin-safe silicone and can be washed for easy clean up.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
  • The rack is made of sturdy stainless steel with silicone grips to hold it in place on the edges of your sink.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2023
  • They are made from 100% food-grade silicone and are BPA-free.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The detergent and silicone coating of the sheet loosens the mess.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The silicone is easy to clean and captures all the grease that usually drips to the bottom.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Not that there’s much cleaning to do, thanks to that slick silicone.
    — H Conley, Bon Appétit, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The long body is made of very soft, smooth platinum-grade silicone.
    — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The durable silicone is gentle on your skin, but will also stand the test of time.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Place two small pieces of rosemary in each cube of a silicone ice cube mold.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022
  • The carafe is made of borosilicate glass, and it’s covered by a silicone sleeve that’s cool to the touch.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
  • The silicone gasket mount holds together the board and the switch plate.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 18 Sep. 2024
  • It's made with beechwood and silicone, and ready for the moment those first teeth pop up.
    — Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The face mask is made of natural silicone that bends with the contours of the face for a better fit.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • There are also silicone grips on three fingers and a portion of the palm for added grip.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • First, a stocking cap was placed over the actress’ head and the silicone pieces were applied.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The new AirPods come with silicone tips in four sizes, up from three, for a more custom fit.
    — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The most expensive dolls are made of full body silicone, and those can cost up to $6,000 and even beyond that.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Ashcraft was sporting a black silicone ring on his left hand, his glove hand.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 19 June 2022
  • Use a silicone spatula to spread and press the rice into an even layer along the bottom of the pan.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
  • In a pinch, a high-sided plate with a silicone lid can work, with the caveat that this method will not seal in the fish and its smells without a tight seal.
    — Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Using a caulk gun, force a bead of silicone into the gap and smooth it over with your finger.
    — Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY, 8 May 2022
  • It is made from food-grade silicone, has a leakproof lid, and can be tossed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
    — Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2024

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