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polystyrene Synonyms
Another word for polystyrene
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• noun (Context 1)
A synthetic thermoplastic polymer made from the monomer styrene, produced either as a clear, rigid solid or as a lightweight rigid foam widely used for protective packaging, thermal insulation, and disposable food containers.
Usage Example
"The fragile glass laboratory equipment was packed tightly in molded styrofoam to prevent breakage during shipping."
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styrofoam
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Polystyrene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/polystyrene