foam
noun
a collection of minute bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid by agitation, fermentation, etc..
foamed
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past participleof foam.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof foam.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
foamnouna collection of minute bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid by agitation, fermentation, etc..
Example Sentences
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The straw made from foamed CDA was a prototype to see if increasing the surface area would accelerate break down.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2024
Pennsylvania officials will use 2,000 tons of lightweight foamed glass nuggets to fill in the section of a U.S.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
So far it has built 1,000km of foamed bitumen road surfaces and is "continuing to develop foamed bitumen techniques", according to its transport department.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2022
It foamed and raged and swept citizens along in its wake, but Nora alone was strong enough to outjump it.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2021
The water parted and foamed around him and he waited, gathering his strength.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
