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foam

CEFR: B2
A lightweight porous cellular material formed by trapping gas bubbles in a liquid or polymer, used in construction for acoustic dampening and thermal insulation.

Synonyms

  • expanded polystyrene
  • cellular polymer

Example Sentence

Spray polyurethane foam was injected into cavity walls to minimize residential heat dissipation.

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