organosiloxane means any organic siloxane. It carries an Arena rating of 1407, earned across 2 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, organosiloxane ranks #3,888 of 17,118 for Most Ponderous Words, #5,710 of 17,137 for Most Exacting Words, #14,740 of 17,128 for Most Whimsical Words, #15,248 of 17,123 for Most Malleable Words.
Why “organosiloxane” is a great word
An organosiloxane is any compound where silicon-oxygen bonds form a backbone from which organic groups branch like leaves. From organo- (pertaining to organic compounds) + siloxane (a compound containing a silicon-oxygen backbone). Unlike a "siloxane" (which may be inorganic and stark) or an "organosilane" (which lacks the vital, flexible silicon-oxygen spine), the organosiloxane is a hybrid creature, part mineral and part hydrocarbon. It is the cold, clear slickness of silicone grease, the impermeable seal of a bathroom caulk, and the bizarre, rubbery bounce of a novelty toy—a testament to chemistry’s ability to knit the rigid and the pliant into something entirely new, and utterly useful.
Etymology
From organo- + siloxane.
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