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polystyrene

UK
/ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪriːn/
US
/ˌpɑːlɪˈstaɪriːn/

Translations

polystyrenenoun
polystyrenes
pl
The packaging is made of polystyrene.
Упаковка сделана из полистирола.
polystyreneadjective
UK
/ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪriːn/
US
/ˌpɑːlɪˈstaɪriːn/
Used attributively before nouns to denote that something is made of or relates to polystyrene

Definitions

polystyrenenoun
A synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer made from the monomer styrene, commonly used in the production of plastic products and packaging materials.
The coffee cup was made of polystyrene, which helped keep the beverage warm.
A lightweight, rigid foam material derived from polystyrene, often used for insulation and as a protective packaging material.
The television was packed in polystyrene to prevent damage during shipping.
polystyreneadjective
Made of or relating to polystyrene plastic.
The leftovers were packed in polystyrene containers.
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