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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.

polyurethane foam

A thermoplastic cellular material especially used for thermal insulation in buildings.

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