Sty·ro·foam

(stī′rə-fōm′)

A trademark for a light, resilient polystyrene plastic.

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Styrofoam

(ˈstaɪrəˌfəʊm)

(Chemical Engineering) trademark (sometimes not capital) a light, expanded polystyrene plastic

[C20: from polystyrene + foam]

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Sty•ro•foam

(ˈstaɪ rəˌfoʊm)

Trademark. an expanded plastic made from polystyrene.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

Styrofoam - a light resilient foam of polystyrene

trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product

polystyrene - a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic; "expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation"

foam - a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture

Translations

مادّة بلاستيكيَّه عازِلَه

Isolierschaum

polystyrène expansé

pólÿstÿrenfroîa

isopor

penový polystyrén

聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料

Styrofoam

® [ˈstaɪrəˌfəʊm]

A. N (US) → poliestireno m

B. CPD [cup] → de poliestireno

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Styrofoam®

[ˈstaɪərəfəʊm] (US)

n → polystyrène m

adj → en polystyrène

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Styrofoam®

n (US) → ˜ Styropor® nt

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Styrofoam

® [ˈstaɪrəˌfəʊm] (Am)

1. n → polistirene

2. adj (cup) → di polistirene

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

Styrofoam^®

(ˈstairəfoum) noun

plastic foam used for insulation etc.

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References in periodicals archive

Styrofoam consists of carcinogens and other harmful elements that are dangerous for human health.

Styrofoam and its effects

Guillermo Eleazar, officers of the Eastern Police District said the box only contained waste materials and polystyrene foam or more commonly known as Styrofoam.

Cops: No explosives inside box found in Edsa-Shaw underpass

Researchers at Washington State University (WSU), led by an Iranian emigre, have developed an environmentally friendly, plant-based material that for the first time works better than Styrofoam for insulation.

Iranian in US develops new material that beats styrofoam

Seeing files of disposable trays made of Styrofoam thrown into the school trash, Amber Harris thought of doing something on her own by suggesting to the school board that instead of using Styrofoam for lunch why not try plastic trays that can be washed and re-used again.

Timesman / Forgotten word

He contended that the matter basically pertained to harmful effects on human health and environment caused by the use of polythene bags and Styrofoam products (plastic straws, cups, spoons, plates, food trays and other disposable material).

LHC to take up plea challenging law on polythene bags today

You may have eaten at a restaurant and had the leftover food packed for the next day in a white styrofoam container.

Should We Ban Foam Plastics?

Kalibo Councilor Cynthia de la Cruz, chairman of the committee on environment, said the proposed ordinance for the regulated use of plastic and Styrofoam in Kalibo aims to help reduce plastic waste.

Kalibo town enhances anti-plastic ordinance

Under the measure, Senate Bill 2776, which the Senate Environment Committee approved in a 4-1 vote after several hours of testimony Thursday, persons, stores and restaurants would be barred from selling or giving out plastic bags, Styrofoam containers or plastic straws.

Senate committee approves plastic bag ban, 10-cent paper bag fee

All businesses will be required to post a signage: "Bawal ang Paggamit ng Plastic Bags at Styrofoam."

Baguio taps employees in anti - plastics drive

On Friday, May 11, The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County opened its newest Styrofoam collection site in partnership with the City of Woodstock's Public Works facility on 326 Washington St.

Environmental Defenders open new Styrofoam collection site

PFA pens draft to regulate food packagingLAHORE:Punjab Food Authority (PFA) decided on Monday to ban all kinds of styrofoam cups and plates across the province in a bid to promote hygiene in food packaging.Considering food packaging as important as the food hygiene, the PFA on Monday penned down a draft for the regulation of packaging of food material.

Styrofoam cups, plates to be banned across Punjab