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foam

[fohm] / foʊm /
NOUN
bubbles formed from a liquid
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For mains, the grilled rainbow trout with Carolina Gold rice and espelette-citrus beurre blanc was beautifully balanced, while the butternut squash agnolotti with Madeira foam and ricotta offered a rich, comforting counterpoint.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Most foam earplugs are designed for one-time use to ensure they maintain a tight seal against noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In a statement, the Australian government said action was being lodged in the Federal Court, where it alleges 3M knew about the environmental risks of the firefighting foam and did not disclose them.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

As he spent hours sculpting large, foam trees for the group, he says he fell in love.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Each pocket of foam glowed pale in the moonlight as it surfaced, before the water’s bulk swallowed it back down.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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