Polystyrene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɒliˈstaɪriːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polystyrene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH₂CHphenylR.
Example Sentences
It was 30 times lighter and more flexible than the polystyrene that had previously been used.
Gerri (Gemma Arterton): Well, he might not be begging. He might be waiting for somebody. / Tom: Of course he's begging. He's got a polystyrene cup in front of him.
Word Forms
- polystyrenes
Synonyms for polystyrene
Depending on context, synonyms include thermocol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include styrene, sulfonated, divinylbenzene, syndiotactic, isotactic, atactic.
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