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  • noun Plural form of silicone.

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Examples

  • Dow Corning, who specializes in silicones, still makes the material under the brand-name "3179 Dilatant Compound."

    Archive 2004-09-01 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.

    unknown title 2011

  • (Dove Body Silk contains silicones, which is mainly why the finish is very silky and smooth.

    A Touch of Blusher 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.

    Robert Tornambe, M.D.: What's In That Cream You're Putting On Your Face? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2011

  • 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.

    Robert Tornambe, M.D.: What's In That Cream You're Putting On Your Face? 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: Travel Pretty: 12 Fun Travel Beauty Products Karen Schaler 2011

  • 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.

    Wired Top Stories 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.

    Stefanie Michaels: Celebrities and Green Beauty Products - a Match Made in Hollywood 2009

  • Dimethicone, cyclomethicone these silicones are also emollients

    Simple Skin Beauty 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.

    Little London Prop Shop Turns Ideas Into Art Katie Kitamura 2009

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