Silorane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Silorane is a noun meaning (dentistry, prosthodontics) Any of a class of resin-based composites with minimized shrinkage during polymerization; a combination of siloxanes (known for hydrophilicity) and oxiranes (known for low shrinkage and stability).
Meaning
(dentistry, prosthodontics) Any of a class of resin-based composites with minimized shrinkage during polymerization; a combination of siloxanes (known for hydrophilicity) and oxiranes (known for low shrinkage and stability).
Word Forms
- siloranes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include silicone, siloxane, silane, silathiane, polysilane, hydrosilane.
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