noun
- any of a class of chemical compounds containing alternating silicon and oxygen atoms in the molecular structure
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Siloxane polymers are used in many industrial applications.
- The researcher studied the properties of various siloxane compounds.
- Siloxane-based materials are known for their flexibility and heat resistance.
- The coating contains siloxane molecules that repel water.
- Medical implants often use siloxane polymers for biocompatibility.
- The siloxane chain structure gives the material its unique properties.