Foams vs Polymeric - What's the difference?
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(foam)
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains.
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To form or emit foam.
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(chemistry) of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer. Examples of such compounds include polyurethane foams, PVC foams, and styrofoam.
As a verb foams
is (foam).As an adjective polymeric is
(chemistry) of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer examples of such compounds include polyurethane foams, pvc foams, and styrofoam.foams
English
Verb
(head)foam
English
Noun
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Derived terms
* foamyVerb
(en verb)- He foameth , and gnasheth with his teeth.
- What I suffered with that rein for four long months in my lady's carriage, it would be hard to describe, but I am quite sure that, had it lasted much longer, either my health or my temper would have given way. Before that, I never knew what it was to foam at the mouth, but now the action of the sharp bit on my tongue and jaw, and the constrained position of my head and throat, always caused me to froth at the mouth more or less.