(meteorology, colloquial) A deposit of glaze on trees, shrubs, and other exposed objects during a fall of freezing precipitation; the product of an ice storm.

plural of silicone rubber

(idiomatic) To produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

plural of silent partner

(business) A partner who is not actively involved in the running of a business. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see silent, partner.

plural of silent film

Raw silk, having the appearance of cotton wool, once used for embroidery and as dental floss.

(organic chemistry) Any organic heterocycle containing one or more silicon atom

plural of silacycle