Styrofoam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstaɪ.ɹə.fəʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Styrofoam is a noun meaning Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.
Meaning
Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.
Example Sentences
A while ago I read your column concerning the effects of hot tea on styrofoam cups.
Expanded polystyrene foam—commonly, although incorrectly, called Styrofoam—has been the subject of a protracted battle between New York City officials and large industry players, particularly Dart.
In the past two years, NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope has located nearly 3,000 exoplanet candidates ranging from sub-Earth-sized minions to gas giants that dwarf our own Jupiter. Their densities range from that of styrofoam to iron.
Word Forms
- styrofoams
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foam, polystyrene, foamboard, foamcore, plasticard, bubble wrap.
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