Also means
silicone
Usage Note
Silikon in everyday German construction language almost always means silicone sealant from a cartridge rather than the chemical family. It is used to seal joints around bathtubs, windows, and skirting; Sanitärsilikon is a mould-resistant variant for wet rooms.
Examples
"Die Fuge zwischen Badewanne und Fliesen wurde mit Silikon abgedichtet."
Natural Translation
The joint between the bathtub and tiles was sealed with silicone.
Literal Translation
The joint between bathtub and tiles was with silicone sealed.
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