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Meaning of "Silastic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SILASTIC

Silastic  [sɪˈlæstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SILASTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Silastic is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SILASTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Silastic

Silastic is a trademark registered in 1948 by Dow Corning Corporation for flexible, inert silicone elastomer.

Definition of Silastic in the English dictionary

The definition of Silastic in the dictionary is ® a flexible inert silicone rubber, used esp in prosthetic medicine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SILASTIC


aeroelastic
ˌɛərəʊɪˈlæstɪk
agelastic
eɪdʒəˈlæstɪk
anelastic
ˌænɪˈlæstɪk
dysplastic
dɪsˈplæstɪk
elastic
ɪˈlæstɪk
gelastic
dʒəˈlæstɪk
hydroelastic
ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlæstɪk
hyperplastic
ˌhaɪpəˈplæstɪk
hypoplastic
ˌhaɪpəʊˈplæstɪk
inelastic
ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪk
interscholastic
ˌɪntəskəˈlæstɪk
neoplastic
ˌniːəʊˈplæstɪk
nonelastic
ˌnɒnɪˈlæstɪk
photoelastic
ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈlæstɪk
plastic
ˈplæstɪk
pyroclastic
ˌpaɪrəʊˈklæstɪk
scholastic
skəˈlæstɪk
superelastic
ˌsuːpərɪˈlæstɪk
thermoplastic
ˌθɜːməʊˈplæstɪk
viscoelastic
ˌvɪskəʊɪˈlæstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SILASTIC

Sikang
sike
siker
Sikh
Sikhism
Siking
Sikkim
Sikkimese
Sikorski
Sikorsky
silage
silane
sild
sile
silen
silence
silenced
silencer
silene
Sileni

WORDS THAT END LIKE SILASTIC

antineoplastic
bombastic
domestic
drastic
dynastic
enthusiastic
fantastic
foam plastic
gymnastic
lymphoblastic
mastic
monastic
orgastic
orgiastic
phantastic
reinforced plastic
sarcastic
spastic
stochastic
trophoblastic
unenthusiastic

Synonyms and antonyms of Silastic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Silastic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SILASTIC

Find out the translation of Silastic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Silastic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Silastic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

硅橡胶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Silastic
570 millions of speakers

English

Silastic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Silastic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Silastic
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Silastic
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Silastic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Silastic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Silastic
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Silastic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Silastik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シラスティック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

실라 스틱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Silastic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Silastic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Silastic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Silastic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

silastik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

silastic
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Silastic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Silastic
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

silastic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Silastic
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

silastiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Silastic
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

silastic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Silastic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SILASTIC»

The term «Silastic» is regularly used and occupies the 68.887 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SILASTIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Silastic» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Silastic» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Silastic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SILASTIC»

Discover the use of Silastic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Silastic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Foot and Ankle
The following are a few important points for the surgeon to consider in order to give the patient the best chance for a successful longterm outcome following first MTPJ implantation using the LaPorta silastic double stem device. 1 . The first ...
Thomas J. Chang, 2005
2
Toxic Substances Control Act: Trademarks and Product Names ...
Dow Corning Corporation Dow Corning Corporation— cont'd SILASTIC DOW CORNING 3120 RTV Encapsulant SILASTIC DOW CORNING 3140 RTV Coating SILASTIC DOW CORNING 3145 RTV Adhesive Sealant SILASTIC DOW ...
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Toxic Substances, 1979
3
Cochlear Implants: Fundamentals and Applications
Silastic MDX-4-4210, Silastic tubing. Silastic adhesive type A, polyethylene, fluoroethy- lene propylene (FEP), and platinum also evoked mild tissue reactions. In contrast, Silastic 382 elastomer and PTFE sputter coated onto Silastic tubing ...
Graeme Clark, 2003
4
Operative Techniques in Laryngology
38.3 Surgery Indications and Contraindications It is important to note that Silastic medialization laryngoplasty (ML) is designed to be a long-term treatment for symptomatic UVFP. Experimental and clinical evidence supports the efficacy of ...
Clark A. Rosen, Hans Leden, Robert H. Ossoff, 2008
5
Handbook of Pharmaceutical Controlled Release Technology
D. Materials of Use The earliest version of Norplant used six identical cylindrical rods (2.4 mm o.d., 1.57 mm i.d., 30 mm filled length) made of Silastic, a polydimethylsiloxane polymer made by Dow-Corning. The particular one used was Silastic ...
Donald L. Wise, 2000
6
Secondary Rhinoplasty: Including Reconstruction of the Nose
Some surgeons claim few problems with Silastic while the experience of others is contrary to this. Silastic and other so-called inert artificial implants are, at best, successful only when inserted into a relatively unscarred recipient bed in which ...
Rodolphe Meyer, 2001
7
Oculoplastic Surgery: The Essentials
Frontalis Suspension Using a Silicone (Silastic) Rod Silicone (Silastic) rod suspension is useful in myo- genic ptosis conditions such as progressive external ophthalmoplegia, oculopharyngeal dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, or in third  ...
William Pai-Dei Chen, 2011
8
Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery
Granuloma of the punctum secondary to the placement of Silastic tubing. initially but also because of the rapid growth of young children. The loop has a fixed length, so slitting of the canali- culi may occur as the face grows larger. A slit of up to ...
James A. Katowitz, 2002
9
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
that meets almost all of these criteria is solid but flexible silicone elastomer rubber (Silastic, Dow Corning, Midland, MI). Silastic is made of a polymer that can be varied to provide the proper consistency in terms of softness as well as flexibility.
Ira D. Papel, 2011
10
Materials and Coatings for Medical Devices: Cardiovascular
... MED-2174, MED-4528, MED-4719, MED-4735, MED-4750, MED-4765, MED- 4755, MED-4770, MED-4801, MED-4820, MED-4850, MED-4880, MED-6210, MED-6385, MED-6820, Silastic 7-4860, Silastic 7-6840, Silastic ETR Q7-4535, ...
‎2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SILASTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Silastic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
SKIMS starts Endoscopic Technique for treatment of Hydrocephalus
“It would require implantation of a silastic tubing which would drain the excess brain fluid into the abdomen. However the problems with the shunt are many. «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
2
Rubber & Plastic News
Dow Corning Corp. has unveiled an enhancement to its silastic fluorosilicone rubber portfolio—a more heat-resistant silastic FSR technology for extreme ... «RubberNews.com, Jun 15»
3
The banking of sperm and eggs before cancer treatments
Even when sperm is collected in an acceptable manner, by using a silastic sheath during marital relations (i.e. a perforated condom without any spermicide), ... «Catholic Free Press, Jun 15»
4
A weekly look at new products, innovations
Dow Corning Corp. has unveiled an enhancement to its silastic fluorosilicone rubber portfolio—a more heat-resistant silastic FSR technology for extreme ... «RubberNews.com, Jun 15»
5
MATERIALS: Fluorosilicone Rubber Compounds With Higher Heat …
What is said to be a significant new enhancement to its Silastic Fluorosilicone Rubber (FRS) portfolio was recently unveiled at the Detroit SAE 2015 Work ... «Plastics Technology, May 15»
6
Heat-resistant fluorosilicone extends design options for automotive …
... for its Silastic FSR line that boosts temperature resistance for extended periods of time and offers expanded flexibility for next-generation automotive designs.". «Plastics Today, Apr 15»
7
Rimozione silastic silicone naso
Sono stata operata al naso venerdi 20 marzo per FESS e SETTO PLASTICA. Mi sono stati inseriti due silastic in silicone e questo lunedì devo andare ... «Dica 33, Mar 15»
8
Bodo Möller Chemie erweitert Partnerschaft mit Dow Corning in …
... Möller Chemie Gruppe ihr Distributionsprogramm um die Markenprodukte Dow Corning, MOLYKOTE und Silastic für Anwendungen in der Automobilindustrie ... «plastverarbeiter.de, Jan 15»
9
Dow Corning responds to growing demand for medical-grade LSRs …
These include its biomedical-grade Silastic LSRs, Dow Corning Class VI C6 LSRs, the Dow Corning QP1 LSR product family launched in 2012, and its ... «Plastics Today, Nov 14»
10
Testosterone Tx Acts as Prostate Tumor Promoter in Rats
His study involved male (Wistar CpB:WU) rats treated with slow-release Silastic implants of testosterone at doses that increased circulating levels of the hormone ... «MedPage Today, Oct 14»

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