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foam (fōm) 1. a dispersion of a gas in a liquid or solid. 2. frothy saliva. 3. to produce or cause production of such a substance.foam´y foam [fōm] Etymology: A.S. f ā. m 1 n. a dispersion of gas in a liquid or solid, such as pumice or whipped cream. 2 n. frothy saliva, produced particularly on exertion or pathologically. 3 v. to produce or cause production of such a substance. foam frothy liquid, e.g. from the nostrils of an animal with terminal pulmonary edema, in the rumen of the cow with frothy bloat. foam cell vacuolated histiocytes. foam cell pneumonia see endogenous lipid pneumonia. foam test fresh urine is shaken vigorously. A yellow-green foam is indicative of bilirubinuria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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of Japan for producing foams from PVC, PE, PP, EVA and rubber. The firm has released composite data for its double-coated and transfer adhesive tapes for Poron, PE foams, polyurethane foams, urethane foams, EPDM, Santoprene, ester foam, ether foam, PVC and vinyl nitrile foams. There are four series in the top-gard product line, and all use hypoallergenic foams with fluid-resistant top covers. |
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