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Foamed polystyrene, or styrene foam, can be prepared as rigid or flexible forms. Rigid polystyrene is used for packing, insulation and flotation devices. Flexible sheets of polystyrene foam are used for insulation and wrapping frozen foods. | Foamed polystyrene, or styrene foam, can be prepared as rigid or flexible forms. Rigid polystyrene is used for packing, insulation and flotation devices. Flexible sheets of polystyrene foam are used for insulation and wrapping frozen foods. | ||
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[Styrofoam%C2%AE|Styrofoam®]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 10 May 2016
Description
Foamed polystyrene, or styrene foam, can be prepared as rigid or flexible forms. Rigid polystyrene is used for packing, insulation and flotation devices. Flexible sheets of polystyrene foam are used for insulation and wrapping frozen foods.
See also Styrofoam®.
Synonyms and Related Terms
espuma de estireno (Esp.); mousse de styrène (Fr.); schiuma stirenica (It.)