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English noun: polystyrene

1. polystyrene (substance) a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic


SamplesExpanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation.


Broader (hypernym)cinnamene, phenylethylene, styrene, vinylbenzene


Narrower (hyponym)Styrofoam









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