ClimateAugust 15, 2026

thermocol

THUR-muh-kohl

Definition

A lightweight, expanded polystyrene material commonly used for packaging, insulation, and disposable containers.

Etymology

The word is a proprietary eponym derived from 'Thermocol,' a trade name for expanded polystyrene foam developed by the chemical company BASF in Germany.

In the news

In the article, thermocol is identified as one of the persistent waste materials removed from the mangrove ecosystems by volunteers during their clean-up drives.

Navi Mumbai: Over 1,300 Tonnes Of Waste Removed From Mangroves In 6 Years, 1.30 Lakh Volunteers Join Clean-Up

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