Definition of polystyrene Polystyrene

/pɑˌliˌstajˈɹiˌn/ - [paleestayreen] - pol•y•sty•rene

We found 5 definitions of polystyrene from 4 different sources.

What does polystyrene mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: polystyrenes

polystyrene - a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic; "expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation"

cinnamene, phenylethylene, styrene, vinylbenzene a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene

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Wiktionary

polystyrene (Noun)
A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.
polystyrene (Noun)
An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.

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polystyrene
A polymer made from the aromatic monomer styrene.

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polystyrene, noun, singular of polystyrenes.

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