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What is a polystyrene?

What is a polystyrene? Here are some definitions.

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  1. (organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.
  2. (organic chemistry) An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.
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The polymer polystyrene contains the phenyl group as part of its repeat unit.
Expanded polystyrene mixed with Portland cement, sand, and chemical additives are the most common group of ingredients.
The main types of litter were polystyrene foam board and large fertiliser type bags.
In this process, water passes through a media bed, usually sulfonated polystyrene beads.
This is a more environmentally-friendly approach than the expanded polystyrene foam more commonly used.
A lightweight foam polymer, usually polystyrene or polyurethane, forms the core of the surfboard.

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