polystyrene
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polystyrène — [ pɔlistirɛn ] n. m. • 1936; de poly et styrène ♦ Matière plastique obtenue par polymérisation du styrène. Panneau isolant en polystyrène expansé. ● polystyrène nom masculin Polymère du styrène, de formule générale . polystyrène n. m. CHIM… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Polystyrene — Polystyrène (homonymie) Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Le terme polystyrène désigne deux entités différentes : Le polystyrène est un polymère de styrène (formule développée :… … Wikipédia en Français
polystyrene — UK US /ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪriːn/ noun [U] (US also Styrofoam™) ► a light usually white plastic used especially for protecting delicate objects inside containers from damage, or for protecting something from losing heat: »Every year more than six billion… … Financial and business terms
polystyrene — (n.) 1927, so called because it is a POLYMER (Cf. polymer) of STYRENE (Cf. styrene) … Etymology dictionary
polystyrene — ► NOUN ▪ a synthetic resin which is a polymer of styrene … English terms dictionary
polystyrene — [päl΄i stī′rēn΄] n. a tough, clear, colorless plastic material, a polymer of styrene, used to make chemical apparatus, containers, etc … English World dictionary
Polystyrene — For other uses, see Polystyrene (disambiguation). Expanded polystyrene packaging … Wikipedia
Polystyrène — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Polystyrène (homonymie). Polystyrène Général … Wikipédia en Français
polystyrene — /pol ee stuy reen, stear een/, n. Chem. a clear plastic or stiff foam, a polymer of styrene, used chiefly as an insulator in refrigerators and air conditioners. [1925 30; POLY + STYRENE] * * * ▪ chemical compound an important member of the… … Universalium
polystyrene — A plastic which is available in several forms: Toughened polystyrene is a rigid plastic in sheet or board form. Foam core or foam board is a strong, stiff, resilient, and lightweight board of polystyrene laminated with paper on both of its… … Glossary of Art Terms
polystyrene — [[t]pɒ̱lɪsta͟ɪriːn[/t]] N UNCOUNT Polystyrene is a very light plastic substance used to make containers or to keep things warm, cool, or protected from damage. ...polystyrene cups … English dictionary
