English word polysiloxane comes from English poly- (Many. Polymer.), English siloxane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| siloxane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) any of a class of compound having a short repeating unit of silicon and oxygen atoms (either in a chain or a ring) with organic side chains. |
| polysiloxane | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any of many polymers having a siloxane repeat unit. |