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Foam
01
a mass of small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid or in a gas
Examples
The waves left a layer of foam on the shore.
The soap created thick foam in the sink.
02
a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production
Examples
The mattress was topped with soft foam for extra comfort.
He used foam to protect fragile items in the shipping box.
to foam
01
to cause a liquid to form foam or bubbles by agitating or stirring it vigorously
Examples
She foams the milk for her morning latte.
He foamed the soap and applied it to the car to wash off the dirt.
02
to bubble or froth up, often due to the presence of certain substances or chemical reactions
Examples
The river foams as it rushes over the rocks.
The waves foamed against the shore as the storm passed by.
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