polydimethylsiloxane
dimethicone
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for dimethicone.
Editorial note
- Ethyl methicone, cetyl dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer - These are silicone oils and texture modifiers that contribute to the dry and sheer feel, and provide antifoaming properties as well.
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polydimethylsiloxane
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for dimethicone.
noun
polydimethylsiloxane
Example sentences
- Ethyl methicone, cetyl dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer - These are silicone oils and texture modifiers that contribute to the dry and sheer feel, and provide antifoaming properties as well.
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone - This is an emulsifier for silicone in water emulsions.
Treatments include keeping hands hydrated, stress management, antihistamines, moisturizing creams with dimethicone, calcineurin, or steroids, and even UV light treatment.
- Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer - This is a film former.
- Dimethicone - This is just silicone oil.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use dimethicone in a sentence?
- Ethyl methicone, cetyl dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer - These are silicone oils and texture modifiers that contribute to the dry and sheer feel, and provide antifoaming properties as well.
What does dimethicone mean?
polydimethylsiloxane
What part of speech is dimethicone?
dimethicone is commonly used as noun.