plastic foam

ˈplæstɪk ˈfoʊm

Definition

Definition of plastic foam - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

materials

Rare

light soft material made from plastic filled with many tiny bubbles

Rare

The fragile dishes were packed in plastic foam to prevent damage.
The cooler was lined with plastic foam to keep the drinks cold.
They installed plastic foam panels for lightweight soundproofing in the studio.

master copy

original

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Expressions with plastic

plastic smile

fake or insincere smile

She greeted him with a plastic smile hiding her true feelings.

plastic bag

bag made of thin plastic used to carry things

She put the apples in a plastic bag.

plastic film

thin plastic sheet used for wrapping items

She covered the leftovers with plastic film.

plastic sheeting

thin flexible plastic layer used to cover or protect surfaces

They laid plastic sheeting over the floor before painting the walls.

plastic wrap

thin plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh

She covered the leftover salad with plastic wrap to store in the fridge.

plastic cheese

processed cheese known for smooth texture or low quality

Some people call it plastic cheese because of its texture.

Expressions with foam

foam up

become foamy or bubbly on the surface

The soda began to foam up when opened.

foam at the mouth

produce foam from the mouth due to rabies or seizure

The dog foamed at the mouth, indicating a possible rabies infection.

bath foam

foamy substance used in baths to cleanse and soften skin

She poured bath foam into the tub to enjoy a relaxing soak.

foam bath

bath containing bubbles from soap or liquid

She relaxed in a warm foam bath after a long day.

milk foam

light froth formed by whisking or steaming milk for drinks

He spooned thick milk foam on top of the cappuccino.

foam board

lightweight board with foam core used for crafts or models

She used foam board to build her model house.

shave foam

foamy substance for softening hair during shaving

He applied shave foam before using the razor.

shaving foam

foamy substance used to soften hair before shaving

He applied shaving foam before using the razor.

cleansing foam

foamy skincare product used to wash and remove dirt from skin

She uses a gentle cleansing foam to wash her face every morning.

foam roller

cylindrical tool for muscle massage and exercise

She used a foam roller after her workout.

Terms with plastic foam included in their meaning

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EPS

abbr.

abr: expanded polystyrene

lightweight plastic foam used for packing or insulation

XPS

abbr.

abr: extruded polystyrene

type of plastic foam used for insulation and crafts

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French:mousse plastique, ...
German:Schaumstoff, ...
Italian:schiuma di plastica, ...
Spanish:espuma de plástico, ...
Portuguese:espuma de plástico, ...
Chinese:塑料泡沫, ...
Japanese:発泡プラスチック, ...
Arabic:رَغْوَة بَلاَسْتِيك, ...
Hebrew:קֶצֶף פְּלָסְטִיק, ...
Russian:пенопласт, ...
Ukrainian:пінопласт, ...
Hindi:प्लास्टिक फोम, ...
Bengali:প্লাস্টিক ফোম, ...
Catalan:escuma de plàstic, ...
Czech:plastová pěna, ...
Danish:plastskum, ...
Dutch:kunststofschuim, ...
Greek:αφρός πλαστικού, ...
Hungarian:műanyaghab, ...
Khmer:ពពុះប្លាស្ទិក, ...
Korean:발포 플라스틱, ...
Persian:فوم پلاستیکی, ...
Polish:pianka plastikowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):espuma plástica, ...
Romanian:spumă de plastic, ...
Swedish:plastskum, ...
Thai:โฟมพลาสติก, ...
Turkish:plastik köpük, ...
Vietnamese:bọt nhựa, ...

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