isopor

English

Etymology

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Noun

isopor (plural isopors)

1. A line connecting parts of the Earth's surface that have the same geomagnetic properties.

Anagrams

• pooris

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Portuguese

isopor

Etymology

From Isopor, a trademark used by BASF and later by Knauf, German companies that sold the product in Brazil.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /i.zo.ˈpo(ɾ)/, /i.zo.ˈpo(ʁ)/, /i.zo.ˈpo(ɻ)/
• Hyphenation: i‧so‧por

Noun

isopor m (plural es)

1. (Brazil) expanded polystyrene, styrofoam

Synonyms

• poliestireno expandido
• esferovite (Portugal)