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Definition of foaming - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
bubbly liquidemitting or filled with bubbles from carbonation or fermentation
- The foaming soda spilled over the glass.
2.
sweatproducing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva
- The horse was foaming after the long race.
3.
angerextremely angry or furious
- He was foaming with rage at the insult.
Noun
scienceTECH. process of creating bubbles in a liquid or materialTECH.
- The foaming of the detergent helps clean the dishes.
Expressions with foaming
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very eager or impatient
She was foaming at the bit to start the new project.
bath with bubbles created by soap or other products
She relaxed in a foaming bath after a long day.
producing very little foam or bubbles when used
This is a low-foaming detergent for washing machines.
gel product that creates foam when rubbed or mixed with water
She switched to a gentle foaming gel for her daily face wash.
Origin of foaming
foam + -ing (action/result)
Terms with foaming included in their meaning
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cleaning
agent in detergents for foaming
roiling liquid
boiling or foaming as if boiling
emulsifying
substance aiding in emulsifying or foaming
Examples of foaming in a sentence
She watched the foaming waves crash on the shore. The foaming dog panted heavily in the heat. After the workout, he was foaming with exertion. She was foaming at the delay. The coach was foaming after the loss. Technicians measured the foaming during fermentation to monitor yeast activity.
Excessive foaming in the reactor signaled contamination in the batch.
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- French:mousseux, moussage, ...
- German:schäumend, Schaumbildung, ...
- Italian:frizzante, schiumazione, ...
- Spanish:espumoso, espumación, ...
- Portuguese:espumante, espumação, ...
- Chinese:起泡的, 起泡, ...
- Japanese:泡立つ, 発泡, ...
- Arabic:رَغْوِيّ, تَرَغْيَة, ...
- Hebrew:קַצְפִּי, הַקְצָפָה, ...
- Russian:пенящийся, пенообразование, ...
- Ukrainian:пінний, спінювання, ...
- Hindi:फेनिल, झाग बनना, ...
Definition of foam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquidsmass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
- He watched the foam on the crest of the waves.
2.
materialsmaterial with gas pockets used in products
- The mattress is made of memory foam.
3.
firefightingsubstance used in firefighting
- Firefighters sprayed foam to extinguish the blaze.
4.
biologyfrothy saliva from the mouth
- The dog had foam around its mouth.
Verb
1.
liquidintr. form bubbles on the surface of a liquidintr.
- The soda began to foam as I poured it.
2.
materialstr. cover with a bubbly substance to cushion or seal surfacestr.
- Firefighters foam the runway to prevent fires.
3.
biologyintr. produce frothy saliva from the mouthintr.
- The dog started to foam at the mouth.
Images of foam
mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid 
material with gas pockets used in products 
frothy saliva from the mouth
Expressions with foam
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become foamy or bubbly on the surface
The soda began to foam up when opened.
produce foam from the mouth due to rabies or seizure
The dog foamed at the mouth, indicating a possible rabies infection..
foamy substance used in baths to cleanse and soften skin
She poured bath foam into the tub to enjoy a relaxing soak.
bath containing bubbles from soap or liquid
She relaxed in a warm foam bath after a long day.
light froth formed by whisking or steaming milk for drinks
He spooned thick milk foam on top of the cappuccino.
lightweight board with foam core used for crafts or models
She used foam board to build her model house.
foamy substance for softening hair during shaving
He applied shave foam before using the razor.
foamy substance used to soften hair before shaving
He applied shaving foam before using the razor.
foamy skincare product used to wash and remove dirt from skin
She uses a gentle cleansing foam to wash her face every morning.
cylindrical tool for muscle massage and exercise
She used a foam roller after her workout.
soft, elastic material made from rubber and air bubbles
The mattress is made of high-quality foam rubber for comfort..
large foam hand with an extended index finger
He waved his foam finger at the basketball game.
bubbles formed on a liquid
The froth and foam on the coffee looked delicious.
covered with small spots or patches of foam
The foam-flecked waves crashed onto the shore.
appearing impressive but lacking substance
His speech was all foam, no beer, with no real solutions.
party where foam is sprayed on people
The club hosted a foam party last night.
having a layer of foam attached to the back
The foam-backed carpet feels soft underfoot.
containing foam inside for softness or support
The foam-filled pillow is very comfortable.
light soft material made from plastic filled with many tiny bubbles
The fragile dishes were packed in plastic foam to prevent damage.
foam that molds to body shape with heat and returns after pressure
Memory foam mattresses mold to your body and bounce back after use.
strip of soft foam with adhesive used for mounting or sealing
He used foam tape to attach the mirror to the wall.
foam material used to keep heat or sound from passing through
They added foam insulation inside the walls to reduce heating costs.
light spongy man-made material filled with many tiny gas bubbles
The fragile dishes were packed in foam plastic to prevent breaking.
foam used for insulation and cushioning
Polyurethane foam insulates the walls effectively.
Origin of foam
Old English, fam (foam)
Examples of foam in a sentence
She blew the foam off her drink. The packaging uses foam to protect the contents. Foam is ideal for soundproofing rooms. The airport fire crew used foam to control the flames. Special foam was applied to prevent the fire from spreading. The vet noticed foam on the cat's lips.
Foam formed at the corners of his mouth. The river began to foam after the rain. The mixture will foam if you stir it quickly. The car wash foams the vehicle for a thorough clean. They foam the runway before the plane lands. The patient began to foam during the seizure. Foaming at the mouth is a serious symptom.
View all translations of foam
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- French:écume, mousser, ...
- German:Schaum, schäumen, ...
- Italian:schiuma, schiumare, ...
- Spanish:espuma, hacer espuma, ...
- Portuguese:espuma, espumar, ...
- Chinese:泡沫, 起泡, ...
- Japanese:泡, 泡立つ, ...
- Arabic:رَغْوَة, رَغَا, ...
- Hebrew:קֶצֶף, לְקַצֵּף, ...
- Russian:пена, пениться, ...
- Ukrainian:піна, пінитися, ...
- Hindi:झाग, झाग बनना, ...
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