expanded polystyrenenoun [ U ]
uk/ɪkˌspæn.dɪd pɒl.ɪˈstaɪ.riːn/us/ɪkˌspæn.dɪd pɑː.lɪˈstaɪ.riːn/a light plastic that contains gas and is used for wrapping things in before putting them in boxes
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Plastics & rubber
- Bakelite
- Bubble Wrap
- Cellophane
- celluloid
- cling film
- Formica
- injection moulding
- latex
- Lucite
- nurdles
- polypropylene
- polystyrene
- polythene
- polyurethane
- polyvinyl chloride
- Styrofoam
- Teflon
- thermoplastic
- thermosetting
- vinyl
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Wrapping, packing and loading
Examples from literature
- Excellent insulation is achieved by a thick layer of expanded polystyrene on all sides, roof, and floor.