ALL meanings of polystyrene
pol·y·sty·rene
P p - noun polystyrene a clear plastic or stiff foam, a polymer of styrene, used chiefly as an insulator in refrigerators and air conditioners. 1
- noun polystyrene synthetic foam material 1
- adjective polystyrene made of polystyrene 1
- uncountable noun polystyrene Polystyrene is a very light plastic substance used to make containers or to keep things warm, cool, or protected from damage. 0
- noun polystyrene a synthetic thermoplastic material obtained by polymerizing styrene; used as a white rigid foam (expanded polystyrene) for insulating and packing and as a glasslike material in light fittings and water tanks 0
- noun polystyrene a tough, clear, colorless plastic material, a polymer of styrene, used to make chemical apparatus, containers, etc. 0