styrene meaning

UK US /ˈstaɪrin/ 2 syllables

styrene (noun): a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene.

Definition of styrene

  1. a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene

    Synonyms: cinnamene, phenylethylene, vinylbenzene

    Type of: vinyl polymer

    Kinds: polystyrene

How to pronounce styrene

styrene is pronounced /ˈstaɪrin/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in NE · 7-letter words

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