polystyrene
po·lys·ty·rene
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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