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polyfoam

polyfoam

1 7.1
A light, soft plastic used for cushions and to protect items in boxes
  • noun
  • /ˈpɒliˌfoʊm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : poliuretano
  • Is this packaging made of polyfoam?

Examples

  • This polyfoam material is often used in packaging to protect fragile items during shipping.

  • The new mattress is made from polyfoam to provide extra comfort and support.

  • For fragile shipments, polyfoam is commonly used as a protective packaging material.

  • Many modern sofas use polyfoam cushions instead of traditional stuffing.

  • The chair is filled with polyfoam for extra comfort.

  • The soy-based polyfoam cushion provides excellent support for the back while lounging.

  • They chose polyfoam for the mattress because it is lightweight and helps with insulation.

Synonyms

foam
vspolyfoam
74 2.6

A light material made of many small air bubbles used for cushioning or insulation

is a specific manufactured plastic-based variant made with water, not the general material
polyurethane foam
vspolyfoam
  • Specialized
1 4.5

A light, spongy material used for cushions, insulation and packaging

is the shorter trade or brand style name for that same manufactured material

How Soft

polyfoam
  • Specialized
1 7.1
foam rubber
3 2.8
foam
74 2.6

Surface Forms

polyfoam singular
polyfoams plural

Morphology

polyfoam = foam (opaque) = poly + foam

The word contains the recognizable base 'foam', but 'poly' functions as a technical bound form here rather than the ordinary prefix meaning 'many', so the meaning is not predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

The word polyfoam comes from the part poly- meaning 'many' and the word foam, the light material full of bubbles, so think 'many bubbles'. That's why polyfoam is light, soft, and used for cushions and packaging.