Styrofoam vs. Polystyrene
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Difference Between Styrofoam and Polystyrene
Styrofoamnoun
Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.
Polystyrenenoun
(organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.
Styrofoamnoun
a light resilient foam of polystyrene
Polystyrenenoun
(organic chemistry) An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.
Polystyrenenoun
a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic;
expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulationADVERTISEMENT
