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styrofoam

/ˈstaɪ.rə.foʊm/

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noun

/ˈstaɪ.rə.foʊm/B1formalamerican
  • ruЛегкий, упругий пенопласт из полистирола, обычно используемый для изоляции, упаковки и одноразовых контейнеров.

A light, resilient foam made of polystyrene, commonly used for insulation, packaging, and disposable containers.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Lightweight Polystyrene FoamB1formalamerican

    A trademarked, lightweight, resilient foam material made from polystyrene, commonly used for insulation, packaging, and disposable containers.

    ruПенополистирол

    • The hot coffee was served in a Styrofoam cup.
    • They packed the fragile items in Styrofoam peanuts.
    • Styrofoam is often used as an insulating material in buildings.
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