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

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