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n. - A rigid transparent thermoplastic characterized by good physical and electrical insulating properties.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation
  • They're made of polystyrene, which is quite interesting that they're managing to remain upright of their volition in the cold weather that you can see.
  • Some items of rubbish, such as polystyrene and rubber fragments, could not be sourced.
  • He has worked in various mediums such as polystyrene, plastic, wood, metal and plaster in 3D.
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