silicone

silicone — noun

1. A man-made substance based on the element silicon. It stays flexible and does no

1.名詞B2
釋義

A man-made substance based on the element silicon. It stays flexible and does not easily break down from water or high temperatures. Silicone is used to make items such as sealants, kitchen tools, medical parts, and lubricants.

例句

Dario used liquid silicone to fill the crack in the bathroom wall.

collocation: liquid silicone

The chef showed Kasia how to use a silicone brush for oiling the pan.

modifier use: silicone + noun (brush)

同義詞
  • rubber

    more general term for flexible natural or synthetic materials; silicone is one type of synthetic rubber

  • polymer

    broader chemical category; silicone is a specific type of synthetic polymer

  • sealant

    describes a common use rather than the material itself; many sealants are made of silicone

用法筆記

Silicone is an uncountable noun and is rarely used in the plural. Do not confuse it with 'silicon', which is the chemical element (Si) used to make computer chips and solar panels — silicone is a manufactured material made from silicon and other elements.

常見錯誤

❌My phone case is made of silicon.
✅My phone case is made of silicone.
💡Silicon is the element used in electronics; silicone is the soft, flexible material used for cases and kitchen tools.