polyfoam

[ pol-ee-fohm ]

noun

1. a rigid, semirigid, or rubbery foam composed of minute bubbles of air or carbon dioxide embedded in a polymer matrix, often polyurethane: used in mattresses, padding, insulation, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyfoam¹

poly- + foam

Example Sentences

“After I graduated from Tupelo High School in 1990, I worked for E.R. Carpenter and Crane, making polyfoam rubber for the furniture industry,” he said.

From Seattle Times