siloxane

[ si-lok-seyn ]

noun

, Chemistry.

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

siloxane

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of siloxane¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of siloxane¹

C20: from sil ( icon ) + ox ( ygen ) + ( meth ) ane