| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. With foam; frothily.[Websters]
2. In an effervescent manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In a sparkling manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a boiled manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In a blistering manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Adverbial inflection of the verb-based adjective foaming.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Base (Foaming) | 1. Present participle conjugation of the verb foam.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Verb Base (foam) | 1. Become bubbly or frothy or foaming; "The river was foaming".[Wordnet]. 2. Form bubbles; "The boiling soup was frothing"; "The river was foaming"; "Sparkling water".[Wordnet]. 3. To gather foam; to froth; as, the billows foam.[Websters]. 4. To form foam, or become filled with foam; -- said of a steam boiler when the water is unduly agitated and frothy, as because of chemical action.[Websters]. 5. To cause to foam; as,to foam the goblet; also (with out), to throw out with rage or violence, as foam.[Websters]. 6. Base verb from the following inflections: foaming, foamed, foams, foamer, foamers, foamingly and foamedly.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "FOAMINGLY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1748. (references) |
Specialty Definition: FOAMINGLY
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Adverb] Frothily. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
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Common Expressions: foam
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Crema foam | Crema (Italian, "cream") is a key component in the flavor of espresso with the appearance of a golden foam on the surface of the coffee. It is composed of oils, proteins and sugars. The crema has elements of both emulsion and foam colloid. (references) | ||
| Decontamination foam | Decontamination foam (known commonly as Decon foam) is a spray-on cleaning solution that has a consistency near that of dish soap and toothpaste, yet provides typically a 7 log kill ratio for dangerous biological contaminants (e.g. anthrax spores). It is designed for use in emergency situations involving areas containing large numbers of possibly contaminated people e.g. at conventions, airports, concerts etc. (references) | ||
| Foam at the mouth | Be in a state of uncontrolled anger. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Foam cock | In steam boilers, a cock at the water level, to blow off impurities. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
| Foam Core Addicts Society | The Foam Core Addicts Society (FCAS) was formed in late 2002 by Uncle Frank, and other members of the Nikon Talk Forum on DPReview.com. The idea behind it was to demonstrate the possibility of creating outstanding macro and isolation photography on a budget. (references) | ||
| Foam Lake, Saskatchewan | Foam Lake is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada. It has a population of about 1300. (references) | ||
| Foam party | A foam party is a social event in which participants are lathered up with soap suds, usually dispensed from a special machine or soap cannon. Foam parties often take place at night clubs, where music, dance, and social drinking occur. (references) | ||
| Foam path | A foam path is the aviation safety practice of spreading a layer of fire suppression foam on an airport runway prior to an emergency landing. Originally, it was thought this would prevent fires, but the practice is now discouraged. (references) | ||
| Foam peanut | Foam peanuts, also known as packing peanuts, are a common packing material used to prevent damage to fragile objects during shipping. They are roughly the size and shape of a peanut and usually made of polystyrene. (references) | ||
| Foam rubber | Spongy rubber; made by introducing air bubbles before vulcanization and used for cushioning or upholstery. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Hot-wire foam cutter | A hot-wire foam cutter is used to cut polystyrene foam and similar materials. The device consists of a taut metal wire, often made of nichrome or stainless steel, or a thicker wire preformed into a desired shape, which is heated via electrical resistance to approximately 200 °C . The heat from the wire vaporizes the material just before making contact, creating a smooth cut. Since the wire never comes into direct contact with the material, the depth of the cut is limited only by the wire length. (references) | ||
| Memory foam | Memory Foam is a heat sensitive, visco-elastic polyurethane foam. At room temperature memory foam is harder than at skin temperature, which causes it to soften on contact and mould itself to the shape of a warm body within a few minutes. The foam also holds its shape temporarily - a hand pressed into memory foam will leave a clear impression when removed. (references) | ||
| Polyurethane foam | A foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Quantum foam | John Wheeler derived the concept of the quantum foam in 1955. It is also referred to as spacetime foam. It is sometimes likened to the old concept of the ether/aether. (references) | ||
| Sea foam | 1: Foam of sea water. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
| 2: Meerschaum; -- called also sea froth. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | |||
| Shaving foam | Toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
| Spin foam | In physics, a spin foam is a four-dimensional graph made out of two-dimensional faces that represents one of the configurations that must be summed to obtain Feynman's path integral (functional integration) describing the alternative formulation of quantum gravity known as loop gravity or loop quantum gravity. (references) | ||
| Upholstery Foam | The consumer usually never sees the construction features of an upholstered piece, but they are important. The overall quality of the materials and construction techniques used dictate the comfort level of an upholstered piece and its ability to satisfy the consumer over the long term. (references) | ||
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Specialty Expressions: foam
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Alcohol type foam | Public Administration | A mixture of powdered chemicals or liquids used in foam generators to produce foam for fires in flammable liquids that break down foam from ordinary foam chemicals. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| CURER, FOAM RUBBER | Occupations | Operates conveyorized curing unit from control panel to process latex mixture into foam rubber sheeting: Starts pump to transfer latex and air into mixing tank to obtain latex of specified density. Weighs sample of latex in measuring cup to determine if density meets specifications. Pumps specified compounds into mixing tank with latex and starts agitators that mix ingredients. Starts belt conveyor and turns setscrews to adjust scraper bars for dimensions specified for rubber sheeting. Turns dial to regulate heat in curing ovens. Pumps latex mixture onto belt conveyor that carries it under scraper bars and through curing ovens. Verifies dimensions of cured rubber sheeting with rule. (references) | |
| Earth foam | Mining | A soft or earthy variety of calcite. See: aphrite. (references) | |
| Extinction using foam | Engineering & Technology | Extinguishing method in which foam is employed as the extinguishing agent. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| FABRICATOR, FOAM RUBBER | Occupations | Cuts and assembles padded articles, such as mattresses or cushions, from molded foam rubber sheets, pads, or scrap: Positions and measures or marks pattern outline on foam rubber piece, using tape measure and crayon or pencil. Cuts around measurement or pattern outline, using electric knife or bandsaw. May place two identical pieces together, brush cement along edge, and press edges of pieces together to form cushion or mattress. May cement strips around edges of assembled pieces and over seams to provide smooth finish and reinforce seams. May staple spring assembly to wood frame and leno or sisal cloth to top of springs to form box-spring unit. (references) | |
| Foam (insulation) | Energy | A high R-value insulation product usually made from urethane that can be injected into wall cavities, or sprayed onto roofs or floors, where it expands and sets quickly. (references) | |
| Foam Board | Energy | A plastic foam insulation product, pressed or extruded into board-like forms, used as sheathing and insulation for interior basement or crawl space walls or beneath a basement slab; can also be used for exterior applications inside or outside foundations, crawl spaces, and slab-on-grade foundation walls. (references) | |
| Foam breaker | Medicine | Additive used to reduce or eliminate foam. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Foam cell | Medicine | Vacuolated reticulo-endothelial cells filled with lipoids. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Foam Cells | Health | Lipid-laden macrophages originating from monocytes or from smooth muscle cells. (references) | |
| Foam charger | Occupations | Tends equipment that blows foam insulation into cooler and refrigerator doors and cabinet walls, using portable foam gun: Connects foam pump and nitrogen pressure tank to resin and catalyst barrels. Turns valve to regulate nitrogen pressure at specified level. Connects hose from Freon tank to gun and adjusts Freon pressure. Opens gun valve and conducts foam test to ensure proper mixture of ingredients. Inserts nozzle of gun into compartment openings and blows specified amounts of foam insulation into doors and cabinet walls. Inserts plugs into openings to seal filled compartment. Regulates overhead electric heaters to maintain constant room temperature. Records number and type of units filled on daily production record. Cleans equipment and work area. May prepare units to receive insulation. (references) | |
| Foam core panels | Energy | A type of structural, insulated product with foam insulation contained between two facings of drywall, or structural wood composition boards such as plywood, waferboard, and oriented strand board. (references) | |
| Foam dispenser | Occupations | Sprays padding solution (liquid rubber foam) in formed skins (shaped plastic sheets) with hose to produce automotive padded products, such as dashboards and door panels: Positions cardboard inserts at defroster locations and ignition cluster to prevent buckling during cure. Positions metal reinforcement panels at clusters and edges of product to be cured into skin. Dispenses solution in specified areas of skin and pours solution from cardboard containers around clusters and metal panels to prevent overflow. (references) | |
| Foam drilling | Mining | A method of dust suppression in which thick foam is forced through the drill by means of compressed air and the foam and dust mixture emerges from the mouth of the hole in the form of a thick sludge. With this method the amount of dust dispersed into the atmosphere is almost negligible and the amount of water used is about 1 gal/h (3.8 L/h). Approx. 30 to 50 ft (9 to 15 m) of drilling can be done with one filling of the unit. (references) | |
| Foam injection | Mining | The injection of foam into shotholes and connecting breaks to displace any combustible gases present and to minimize further combustible gases emission into the shotholes, thereby reducing the risk of ignition of the gas during shot firing. (references) | |
| Foam path | Military | (DOD) A path of fire extinguisher foam laid on a runway to assist aircraft in an emergency landing. (references) | |
| Foam plug | Mining | A secondary method of fighting underground fires, developed in Great Britain in 1956. It consists of filling the fire area with soap bubbles which are moved forward by the air current. The foam is produced by passing the air current through a cotton net, saturated with a dilute solution of detergent, which is stretched across the mine roadway. The air passing through the net forms bubbles 1/2 to 1-1/2 in (1.3 to 3.8 cm) in diameter which honeycomb and form a plug of foam that tends to quench the fire and reduce its temperature to a point where it can be attacked directly and without protective clothing. See also: high-expansion foam. (references) | |
| Foam spar | Mining | See: aphrite. (references) | |
| High-expansion foam | Mining | A method of fighting underground fires developed in the United States, and somewhat similar to the British foam plug. It involves the formation of a high-expansion noncombustible foam. Large volumes of the foam are drawn or blown over and around the fire until it can no longer be sustained due to lack of oxygen. The foam is made from ammonium lauryl sulfate and 1 gal (3.8 L) of solution is used for each 250 to 300 ft3 /min (7.1 to8.5 m3 /min) of air passing through the net. (references) | |
| Ingot foam | Metallurgy | Slag, dross, or oxidation appearing on the top surface of ingots during pouring. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| MOLDER, FOAM RUBBER | Occupations | Tends hydraulic steam press that heats molds filled with mixture of foam rubber particles and latex (liquid rubber) to form cushions and mattresses: Carries filled mold from mixing machine to table of press. Smooths mixture in mold to distribute it evenly. Positions top cover on mold and places mold on press bed. Turns valve to lower ram against mold that heats and cures mixture. Removes mold, dumps molded product, and places it on storage rack. May grind foam rubber scrap, using electrically powered grinding machine. May mix ground foam rubber particles with latex, using mixing machine, and fill molds with mixture [MIXER, FOAM RUBBER (rubber goods)]. (references) | |
| Rigid foam | Mining | Formed by mixing isocyanate and a polyether polyol containing a halogenated hydrocarbon agent. Mixing releases heat, causing the foam to expand as much as 30 times the original volume of the liquid. The foam, which becomes cellular and rigid within minutes, is heat resistant and essentially impervious to air and water, and has substantial binding strength. Its characteristics suggest possible uses in mining for insulation, stoppings to control ventilation, and seals to control waterand to consolidate broken ground. (references) | |
| Rigid urethane foam | Mining | See: rigid foam. (references) | |
| Sea Foam | Slang in 1811 | For a woman to dream of sea foam, foretells that indiscriminate and demoralizing pleasures will distract her from the paths of rectitude. If she wears a bridal veil of sea foam, she will engulf herself in material pleasure to the exclusion of true refinement and innate modesty. She will be likely to cause sorrow to some of those dear to her, through their inability to gratify her ambition. Source: Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted .... | |
| SUPERVISOR, FOAM CUTTING | Occupations | Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in cutting foam rubber used in manufacture of furniture cushions, and sets up and operates foam cutting machines to cut loaves of foam into specified sizes: Explains and demonstrates work procedures and material saving techniques to new workers. Confers with plant personnel to expedite flow of foam products. Transports loaves of foam to and from machines, using dolly, and positions loaves of foam on table of machine. Turns handwheels, setscrews, and bolts, using handtools, to set stops and position patterns under ram of machine and to set up and operate cutting machines, such as vertical slicing and horizontal slicing machine, to cut loaves of foam into specified sizes. Examines sliced foam to verify product size and conformance to product specifications, using tape measure. Records information on work order, such as date of cut, quantity of products, and time of order. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. (references) | |
| Urea-Formaldehyde Foam Insulation | Environment | A material once used to conserve energy by sealing crawl spaces, attics, etc.; no longer used because emissions were found to be a health hazard. (references) | |
| Zinc foam | Metallurgy | Consists of metallic zinc, zinc chloride and ammonium chloride, zinc oxide and iron oxide, drawn from the surface of galvanising baths or from vats remelting old zinc. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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