Styropor

dasNoun

Styrofoam (brand name for expanded polystyrene)

English translations

  1. 01

    Styrofoam

  2. 02

    polystyrene

Word details

German meaning
Ein leichter, wasserabweisender Kunststoff, der oft zur Isolierung oder als Verpackungsmaterial verwendet wird.
English meaning
Styrofoam
Synonym
Polystyrol
German example
Die Ware war in Styropor verpackt, um sie vor Beschädigungen zu schützen.
English example
The goods were packed in styrofoam to protect them from damage.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Styropor
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Styropor”

  1. Die Verpackung besteht aus Styropor. (The packaging is made of Styrofoam.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Styropor a trademark?

Yes, it is a protected brand name often used generically in German for expanded polystyrene (EPS).