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单词 air foam
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Definition of air foam in English:

air foam

noun ˈɛː fəʊm
  • 1Originally British. A water-based foam used in firefighting.

  • 2North American. Originally: a sponge-like rubber material used as padding in furniture, mattresses, and vehicle seating. Now: (a trademark for) a type of flexible synthetic padding material.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Nashua (Iowa) Reporter. From air + foam, apparently so called on account of its consistency.

Definition of air foam in US English:

air foam

nounˈɛː fəʊm
  • 1Originally British. A water-based foam used in firefighting.

  • 2North American. Originally: a sponge-like rubber material used as padding in furniture, mattresses, and vehicle seating. Now: (a trademark for) a type of flexible synthetic padding material.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Nashua (Iowa) Reporter. From air + foam, apparently so called on account of its consistency.

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