foam rubber
1Foam rubber — refers to rubber that has been manufactured with a foaming agent to create an air filled matrix structure. Commercial foam rubbers are generally either polyurethane foam or natural foam rubber latex.ee also*Talalay Process A method of producing… …
2foam rubber — n. rubber that has been treated to form a firm, spongy foam, used in upholstered seats, mattresses, etc …
3foam rubber — noun uncount a soft light type of rubber containing many very small holes, used especially for making furniture more comfortable …
4foam rubber — foam′ rub′ber n. a light, spongy rubber, used for mattresses, etc …
5foam rubber — a light, spongy rubber, used for mattresses, cushions, etc. [1940 45] * * * ▪ chemical compound also called Sponge Rubber, or Latex Foam, flexible, porous substance made from a natural or synthetic latex compounded with various… …
6foam rubber — noun spongy rubber; made by introducing air bubbles before vulcanization and used for cushioning or upholstery • Hypernyms: ↑rubber, ↑natural rubber, ↑India rubber, ↑gum elastic, ↑caoutchouc, ↑foam …
7foam rubber — noun Date: circa 1939 spongy rubber of fine texture made from latex by foaming (as by whipping) before vulcanization …
8foam rubber — light and spongy rubber (used in mattresses, cushioning, etc.) …
9foam rubber — noun (U) soft rubber full of air bubbles used in pillows, chair seats etc …
10foam rubber — UK / US noun [uncountable] a soft light type of rubber containing many very small holes, used especially for making furniture more comfortable …
