polystyrene foam

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polystyrene
noun[U]
uk
/ˌpɒl.ɪˈstaɪ.riːn/us
/ˌpɑː.lɪˈstaɪ.riːn/
a light, usually white plastic used especially for putting around delicate objects inside containers to protect them from damage, or for putting around something to prevent it from ...
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foam
noun[U]
uk
/fəʊm/us
/foʊm/
a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of ...
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Lightweight cages, constructed ofpolystyrenefoamand plastic mesh, were used to enclose the fruit.
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The beaches are strewn with marine litter composed mainly of oceanic flotsam deposited by currents, like plastic bottles, glass bulbs,polystyrenefoamand cans.
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It uses an expandedpolystyrenefoampattern which is then surrounded by sand, much like sand casting.
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Polystyrenefoamis a common material used in packing and food transportation.
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Any other flame retardant would likely need higher load levels in thepolystyrenefoam.
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Molded greenpolystyrenefoamtrees along with vacuformed shrubs and vines also provided some crude landscaping.
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Polystyrenefoamproducts rely on nonrenewable sources for production, are nearly indestructible and leave a legacy of pollution on our urban and natural environments.
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Behind these tubes are bundles of closed-cellpolystyrenefoam, placed between the barrier and wall.
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Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane orpolystyrenefoamcovered with layers of fiberglass cloth, and polyester or epoxy resin.
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Disposable ones are made solely frompolystyrenefoam(such as is a disposable coffee cup) about 2 cm or one inch thick.
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The most common evaporative-pattern material used ispolystyrenefoam.
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The walls and many ceilings were covered with insulating layers of cork, tar, expandedpolystyrenefoam, and spray-applicated polyurethane foam.
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Another method of making boards is using epoxy resin and prolapsepolystyrenefoam, instead of polyester resin and polyurethane foam.
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This method is sometimes used by aircraft modelers to assemble or repairpolystyrenefoamparts.
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It accepts textiles and small metal appliances for recycling, but notpolystyrenefoam.
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Paper cups may consume more non-renewable resources than cups made ofpolystyrenefoam(whose only significant effluent is pentane).
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Polystyrenefoamblows in the wind and floats on water, and is abundant in the outdoor environment.
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