"Silicon rubber" refers to a type of rubber made from a material called silicon. It is known for its flexibility, durability, and resistance to extreme temperatures. Full definition
The team coated flexible strands of silicon rubber with a mix of long chains of carbon atoms, called carbon nanotubes, and tiny bunches of silver molecules, called silver nanoparticles. (sciencemag.org)
Prior to his innovation, the only way the company was able to understand flushing patterns was to take a model of a toilet, fill it with silicon rubber, and then break the toilet open to examine the casting they had made out of the rubber. (sciencemag.org)
The team's experimental setup stretched a thick, soft elastomer — made from silicon rubber — at each of its corners. (sciencedaily.com)