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styrene

/ˈstaɪriːn/ noun · British & US
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What does styrene mean?

noun

A colorless, flammable liquid, C6H5CH=CH2, used in the manufacture of plastics, resins, and synthetic rubber, and as a solvent.

Example

"The factory used styrene to produce the plastic components for the new car model."

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