silicones

• plural

  plural

  The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

  of silicone.
  silicone

  noun

  any of a number of polymers containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms, as (–Si–O–Si–O–) n, whose properties are determined by the organic groups attached to the silicon atoms, and that are fluid, resinous, rubbery, extremely stable in high temperatures, and water-repellent: used as adhesives, lubricants, and hydraulic oils and in electrical insulation, cosmetics, etc.

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For Morin, who's spent years experimenting with silicones and other polymers, the practical considerations of adaptable materials are informing, and informed by, the philosophical.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2023

The general consensus is that while any product can be marked “clean,” a true clean product avoids the use of ingredients like parabens, sulfates, silicones, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2019

All five options are vegan and none contains sulphates, silicones, parabens or toxic dyes.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 15, 2017

Months of contract talks failed to reach an agreement with the workers who produce silicones and other materials used in a variety of industries.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2016

She learned, from women who posted long instructions, to avoid shampoos with silicones, to use a leave-in conditioner on wet hair, to sleep in a satin scarf.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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