Associations to the word «Polystyrene»

Wiktionary

POLYSTYRENE, noun. (organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.
POLYSTYRENE, noun. (organic chemistry) An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.

Dictionary definition

POLYSTYRENE, noun. A polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic; "expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation".

Wise words

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