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polystyrene Definition

poly·sty·rene (päl′i stī′rēn′)

noun

a tough, clear, colorless plastic material, a polymer of styrene, used to make chemical apparatus, containers, etc.

polystyrene Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • extrude: We decided on MDF boards with beaded edges, filled with extruded polystyrene to allow us to properly sculpt the rivers.
  • recycle: The strategy developed to recycle polystyrene into PHA might also work for other plastics or even batches of mixed plastics, O'Connor says.
  • expand: These are for smooth plastic cups only, NOT expanded polystyrene or paper cups.
  • include: Remember not to include polystyrene or bubble wrap packaging!
  • use: Where it is essential to use polystyrene, the amount should kept to the absolute minimum.
  • cover: Alternatively, the blocks could be lined with polystyrene covered with black polythene for maximum insulation.

Adjective modifier

  • expanded: Basement floor A layer of expanded polystyrene is laid below the concrete floor to reduce heat loss.
  • recycled: Why did you buy a beach chalet made from recycled polystyrene?
  • thick: The simplest design is a sheet of 1 inch thick polystyrene cut to 14 inches wide by 8 inches height.
  • expandable: BP / Nova Chemicals / JV - production of polystyrene and expandable polystyrene.
  • solid: Nova will continue to manufacture solid polystyrene at Carrington, where it has an annual capacity of 185,000 tons.
  • e.g.: Full Mold Casting In this process the pattern is in made from foamed plastic e.g. polystyrene.

Modifies a noun

  • foam: Do not use the thick polystyrene foam drinking cups which are designed to minimize heat loss from hot drinks!
  • bead: Filling consists of 100 % polystyrene foam micro beads.
  • cup: Do not use the thick polystyrene foam drinking cups which are designed to minimize heat loss from hot drinks!
  • tray: The model comes packed wrapped in waxed tissue paper within a molded expanded polystyrene tray.
  • packing: The manufacturer's original polystyrene packing pieces are ideal.
  • insulation: Pocketed polystyrene insulation 35mm or 50mm thick with pipe channels at 200mm or 300mm centers.

Noun used with modifier

  • impact: Drawers are made of high impact polystyrene plastic with moulded-in label holders and labels.
  • %: Filling consists of 100 % polystyrene foam micro beads.