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polystyrene::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | cinnamene, phenylethylene, styrene, vinylbenzene |
| Has types | styrofoam |
expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation.
Examples of polystyrene
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Sommer thinks he knows why the sperm cells fare less well in polystyrene dishes.
From the newscientist.com
Polystyrene salvaged from the sea off the north coast of Hainan Province, China.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Holmes played with his polystyrene drinking cup as if it were a piece in a game.
From the cnn.com
The researchers floated ultrathin films of polystyrene in a Petri dish of water.
From the sciencedaily.com
One possible substitute for some uses of polystyrene comes straight from nature.
From the time.com
Jerry Boyle bursts through the door carrying a tray of steaming polystyrene cups.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
It seems that standard polystyrene dishes may undermine the viability of sperm.
From the newscientist.com
By the session's close on Friday, each will have to vote on the polystyrene bill.
From the sacbee.com
Silvery-haired gents cradle polystyrene cups in their oversized, weathered hands.
From the smh.com.au
- A polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic; "expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation"
- Polystyrene (IUPAC Poly(1-phenylethane-1,2-diyl)), abbreviated following ISO Standard PS, is an aromatic polymer made from the aromatic monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially manufactured from petroleum by the chemical industry. ...
- A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl; An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR
- Plastic with a smooth surface that cracks easily when bent. Used for fast food packaging, styrofoam cups and packing peanuts, it takes up a large part of landfill space because of its bulk. Often referred to as No. 6 Plastic.
- A versatile thermoplastic used in foam packaging and plastic cups. Common uses in P-O-P include signs, vacuum-formed trays, menu-boards and shelves. Available in three different grades: general purpose polystyrene (GP); high-impact polystyrene (HIPS); and high expandable polystyrene (EPS).
- A water-white thermoplastic produced by the polymerization of styrene (vinyl benzene).
- A member of the styrene family of plastics. PS is easy to mould and is used to make refrigerator and washing machine components. It can be foamed to make single use packaging, such as cups, meat and produce trays
- A group of commodity plastics produced chiefly of styrene monomers; easy processability especially popular for manufacturing injection molded parts at moderate cost.
- A type of foam insulation; available in sheet or spray form.
