styrene

noun

sty·​rene ˈstī-ˌrēn How to pronounce styrene (audio)
: a fragrant liquid unsaturated hydrocarbon C8H8 used chiefly in making synthetic rubber, resins, and plastics and in improving drying oils
also : any of various synthetic plastics made from styrene by polymerization or copolymerization

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The company tied to the September leak of styrene will close its plant in Addyston next year. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024 The East Palestine train derailment and styrene leak near Cincinnati happened within Ohio. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2024 Who's going to help residents who may be permanently harmed by the styrene fumes released that day? Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024 The train consisted of 29 cars, some of which were also carrying styrene, officials said. Jason Volack, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for styrene 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin styrax

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of styrene was in 1885

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“Styrene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/styrene. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

styrene

noun
sty·​rene ˈstī-ˌrēn How to pronounce styrene (audio)
: a fragrant liquid unsaturated hydrocarbon C8H8 used chiefly in making synthetic rubber, resins, and plastics and in improving drying oils
also : any of various synthetic plastics made from styrene by polymerization or copolymerization

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