Silikon

See also: silikon and silikón

German

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ziliˈkoːn/
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Noun

Silikon n (strong, genitive Silikons, plural Silikone)

  1. (organic chemistry) silicone

Usage notes

  • False friend with English silicon. The German name of the chemical element is Silizium.

Declension

Declension of Silikon [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Silikon die Silikone
genitive eines des Silikons der Silikone
dative einem dem Silikon den Silikonen
accusative ein das Silikon die Silikone

Derived terms

  • Silikonbusen
  • Silikonkissen

Further reading

  • “Silikon” in Duden online
  • “Silikon” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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