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polystyrene

po·lys·ty·rene

UK/pɒliˈstaɪriːn/ US/ˌpɑˌliˈstaɪˌrin/ uncommon

noun

1.

a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic

  • “expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation”

Origin

From poly- + styrene.

Phrases

  • expanded polystyrene
  • polystyrene worm

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