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foam vs foam rubber

foam rubber vs foam

foam and foam rubber both are nouns.

foam is a verb but foam rubber is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foam Yes No Yes No
foam rubber Yes No No No
As nouns, foam rubber is a hyponym of foam; that is, foam rubber is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than foam:
  • foam: a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture
  • foam rubber: spongy rubber; made by introducing air bubbles before vulcanization and used for cushioning or upholstery
Other hyponyms of foam include Styrofoam.
foam (noun) foam rubber (noun)
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid spongy rubber; made by introducing air bubbles before vulcanization and used for cushioning or upholstery
a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture
foam (verb) foam rubber (verb)
become bubbly or frothy or foaming
Difference between foam and foam rubber

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