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Definition of Styrofoam
1. Noun. A light resilient foam of polystyrene.
Definition of Styrofoam
1. Noun. Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Styrofoam
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Styrofoam
Literary usage of Styrofoam
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe (1888)
"22 Styrofoam Peanuts Sherman turned over onto his left side, but soon his left
knee developed an ache, as if the weight of his right leg were cutting off ..."
2. Native Americans by Jill Norris (1996)
"Cut a circle from the Styrofoam. 2. Poke two holes through it for threading the
cord. 3. ... Make the design on the Styrofoam with the sharp pencil. ..."
3. Celebrate Life: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol & Drug-Free edited by Sharon Murphy (1992)
"Supplies: 1 carpet tube, 1 tin can same diameter as tube, 1 styrofoam ball same
... Cover small styrofoam ball (same size as inside of tube) with foil; ..."
4. Folk Art Projects Around the World by Jill Norris (1997)
"Materials 4" Styrofoam ball 1/2 of 4" Styrofoam ball 3" Styrofoam egg patterns
... Push the wide end of the cone into the rounded portion of the Styrofoam ..."
5. All Aboard for Space: Introducing Space to Youngsters (1995)
"Materials: Nine balloons, nine paper mache balls or nine styrofoam balls, coat
hanger, string (if paper mache or styrofoam is used children can use tempera ..."
6. Ten-minute Activitiesby Martha Cheney, Ethel Condon, Marilyn Evans by Martha Cheney, Ethel Condon, Marilyn Evans (2001)
"What could be used in place of Styrofoam in each instance? ... Summarize the
discussion with a recommendation for limiting the use of Styrofoam. ..."
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