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[ noun ] a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

Synonyms

froth

Used in print

(Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)

Exclusive of esthetic values , such_as high - or low foam level , perfume content , etc. , the requirements for the organic active used in washing textiles are high .

2
[ verb ] form bubbles

Examples

"The boiling soup was frothing" "The river was foaming" "Sparkling water"

Used in print

(Ralph J. Salisbury, "On the Old Santa Fe Trail...)

The beer foamed furiously .

3
[ noun ] a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture

Used in print

(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)

For added comfort some of the Italian designed sandals have foam padded cushioning .

4
[ verb ] foam as if boiling

Synonyms

seethe

Examples

"a seething liquid"

5
[ verb ] make froth, become bubbly

Synonyms

spume suds froth

Examples

"The river foamed"

Related terms

make lather soapsuds

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