siloxane

American  

[si-lok-seyn] / sɪˈlɒk seɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

1. any of the class of compounds containing the structural unit R 2 SiO, where R is an organic group or hydrogen.

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siloxane British  

/ sɪˈlɒkseɪn /

noun

1. any of a class of compounds containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms with the silicon atoms bound to hydrogen atoms or organic groups. Many are highly complex polymers See also silicone

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Etymology

Origin of siloxane

First recorded in 1920–25; sil(icon) + ox(ygen) + -ane

Example Sentences

Katsoulis approached Arnold to collaborate on efforts to speed up siloxane degradation after he read about her lab's work in coaxing nature to produce silicon-carbon bonds.

From Science Daily

In addition, most previous studies on siloxane emissions haven't looked at the real-time, rapid changes in indoor air composition that might occur while people are actively styling hair.

From Science Daily

Before winter sets in, it would have been a great idea to spray a clear penetrating silane/siloxane water repellent on your concrete.

From Washington Post

When compared to alkanes, the prototypical molecular insulator, and silanes of the same length, siloxane wires were found to have a lower conductance than both.

From Scientific American

First, the siloxane gel is rubbed on the skin.

From Science Magazine