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foam: see colloid colloid (kŏl`oid) [Gr.,=gluelike], a mixture in which one substance is divided into minute particles (called colloidal particles) and ..... Click the link for more information. . foam 1. a mass of small bubbles of gas formed on the surface of a liquid, such as the froth produced by agitating a solution of soap or detergent in water 2. frothy saliva sometimes formed in and expelled from the mouth, as in rabies 3. the frothy sweat of a horse or similar animal 4. a. any of a number of light cellular solids made by creating bubbles of gas in the liquid material and solidifying it: used as insulators and in packaging b. (as modifier): foam rubber 5. a colloid consisting of a gas suspended in a liquid 6. a mixture of chemicals sprayed from a fire extinguisher onto a burning substance to create a stable layer of bubbles which smothers the flames foam [fōm] (chemistry) An emulsionlike two-phase system where the dispersed phase is gas or air. (fluid mechanics) A collection of bubbles on the surface of a liquid, often stabilized by organic contaminants, as found at sea or along shore. Also known as froth. (geology) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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of Japan for producing foams from PVC, PE, PP, EVA and rubber. The firm has released composite data for its double-coated and transfer adhesive tapes for Poron, PE foams, polyurethane foams, urethane foams, EPDM, Santoprene, ester foam, ether foam, PVC and vinyl nitrile foams. There are four series in the top-gard product line, and all use hypoallergenic foams with fluid-resistant top covers. |
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