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Sty·ro·foam /ˈstaɪərəfəʊm $ ˈstaɪrəfoʊm/ noun [uncountableU] trademarkTI a soft light plastic material that prevents heat or cold from passing through it, used especially to make containers 舒泰龙聚苯乙烯〔一种轻型泡沫塑料,有隔热保温作用,尤用于制造器皿〕 a Styrofoam cup 聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料杯
Styrofoam• A giant Styrofoam heart to send to your true love, from Better Than a Letter, $ 4. 50.• The little Styrofoam houses he used to show off his idea were as far as the scheme advanced during his tenure.• Inside, covered by a light packing of Styrofoam bubbles, were thin plastic envelopes showing the glint of metal.• The Styrofoam plant is now wholly owned by Dow.