polystyrene
noun/pɒliˈstaɪriːn/
Etymology From poly- + styrene.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl.
- It was 30 times lighter and more flexible than the polystyrene that had previously been used.1996 February 4, Julia Campbell, “Ray McIntire, 77, Dow Engineer And the Inventor Of Styrofoam”, in The New York Times:
- Gerri (Gemma Arterton): Well, he might not be begging. He might be waiting for somebody. / Tom: Of course he's begging. He's got a polystyrene cup in front of him.2014, “Tom & Gerri” (1:14 from the start), in Inside No. 9, season 1, episode 3, spoken by Tom (Reece Shearsmith):
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH₂CHphenylR.
- Synonyms
- thermocol
- Derived terms
- expanded polystyrene, polystyrene worm, styrofoam