Meaning of Polystyrene | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl.
2. An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH₂CHphenylR.

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Examples

“It was 30 times lighter and more flexible than the polystyrene that had previously been used.”

“Gerri (Gemma Arterton): Well, he might not be begging. He might be waiting for somebody. / Tom: Of course he's begging. He's got a polystyrene cup in front of him.”

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