polyurethane foam
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polyurethane foam
(¦päl·ē′yu̇r·ə′thān ′fōm)
(materials) A solid or spongy cellular material produced by the reaction of a polyester (such as glycerin) with a diisocyanate (such as toluene diisocyanate) while carbon dioxide is liberated by the reaction of a carboxyl with the isocyanate; used for thermal insulation, soundproofing, and padding.
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polyurethane foam
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polyurethane foam
A thermoplastic cellular material especially used for thermal insulation in buildings.
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