Styrofoam

A trademark used for a light, resilient polystyrene plastic. This trademark often occurs in print in lowercase: "throw-away plates, utensils and styrofoam trays" (Washington Post).

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (trademark) a light resilient foam of polystyrene

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• Born: 1999, Antwerp, Belgium
• Active: '90s, 2000s
• Genres: Electronica
• Instrument: Producer, Main Performer, Performer
• Representative Albums: "A Thousand Words," "Nothing's Lost," "I'm What's There to Show That Something's Missing"

Biography

The electronic one-man project known as Styrofoam came to life in Antwerp, Belgium, but didn't find its feet until moving to Berlin early on, and immersing itself in the developing rock/electronic hybrid scene that was taking that city by storm in the early years of the 21st century. The sole artist behind the moniker, Arne Van Petegem, quickly built a solid following in his new home, and caught the attention of Morr Music. Styrofoam released its first album for the label, The Point Misser, in 2000, followed by a string of successful releases, including 2001's A Short Album About Murder, 2003's I'm What's There to Show That Something's Missing, and 2004's Nothing's Lost. An EP (Heart Without a Mind) followed the album releases, but it was to be the last for Styrofoam under the guidance of Morr. Although most of Styrofoam's work -- up to this point -- was purely solo work, focusing on Van Petegem's ideas and concepts in a rather intimate recording atmosphere, he did manage a handful of remixes (Jimmy Eat World, for one) and collaborations with other Morr artists (Notwist, Lali Puna). His next move, to the acclaimed label Nettwerk, also saw Van Petegem working with outside producers on his Styrofoam work for the first time. The 2008 full-length (and debut for Nettwerk) A Thousand Words featured the production team Wax, Ltd. and guest appearances from Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World), Blake Hazard, and Josh Rouse. ~ Chris True, All Music Guide

Nothing's Lost Buy this CD	Nothing's Lost Buy this CD	Thousand Words Buy this CD	I'm What's There to Show That Something's Missing Buy this CD	Short Album About Murder Buy this CD
Point Misser Buy this CD	Heart Without a Mind Buy this CD

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - styrofoam; forpakningsmateriale

Nederlands (Dutch)
piepschuim

Français (French)
n. - polystyrène expansé

Deutsch (German)
n. - Styropor

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - πολυστυρένιο

Italiano (Italian)
polistirene, polistirolo

Português (Portuguese)
n. - isopor (m)

Русский (Russian)
пенополистирол

Español (Spanish)
n. - poliestireno

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - Styrofoam (varumärke)

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
发泡合成树脂之一, 保丽龙

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 發泡合成樹脂之一, 保麗龍

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 스티로폼

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 発泡スチロール

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) نوع من المواد العازله‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮קלקר (חומר)‬

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