Meaning of polyestireno by Pedro Huertas

Polystyrene and not "polystyrene" since in Spanish the and after a consonant is not used. Polystyrene is a type of plastic or thermoplastic polymer that is obtained from the polymerization of the monomer styrene. This plastic is used according to its form (expanded or crystallized) in the manufacture of yogourt containers, CD boxes, fish boxes, ice boxes, food containers, protective shells for the transport of electrical appliances and in the construction industry, among others. It is called differently according to the countries. Some synonyms, words or similar expressions may be Argentine : telgopor , Bolivia : plastofor , colombia : icopor , rich coast : white cardboard , stereo, vat : polyfouma , ecuador : plum, foamf or foamflex , the savior : durapax