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== Description == | == 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. | + | 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|Styrofoam®]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | espuma de estireno (Esp.); mousse de | + | espuma de estireno (Esp.); mousse de styrène (Fr.); schiuma stirenica (It.) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:10, 6 June 2022
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.)