si·lox·ane (s -l k s n , s -)n. Any of a class of organic or inorganic chemical compounds of silicon, oxygen, and usually carbon and hydrogen, based on the structural unit R2SiO, where R is an alkyl group, usually methyl. |
siloxane [sɪˈlɒkseɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) 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
[from sil(icon) + ox(ygen) + (meth)ane]
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| Noun | 1. | siloxane - any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight silicone, silicone polymer - any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation |
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