silicone
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Silicone is a versatile synthetic material commonly used in products like caulk to seal gaps and prevent water and air from getting through. It matters because these sealing properties make it useful for practical applications in homes and construction where keeping moisture and drafts out is important.
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thumb|Silicone caulk can be used as a basic sealant against water and air penetration.
A silicone or polysiloxane is a polymer composed of repeating units of siloxane (, where "R" stands for an organic group). They are typically colorless oils or rubber-like substances. Silicones are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medicine, cooking utensils, thermal insulation, and electrical insulation. Some common forms include silicone oil, grease, rubber, resin, and caulk. From the chemical perspective, silicones are unusual because they feature inorganic backbones, composed only of Si and O, but they have properties of organic polymers. They represent one of the main applications of organosilicon chemistry.