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Bauschaum

expanding foam, construction foam

noun BOW-showm Rare
Home & Lifestyle Materials

Also means

polyurethane foam sealant

Usage Note

Bauschaum (also called Montageschaum) is a one-component polyurethane foam sprayed from a can to fill gaps around window and door frames; it expands on contact with moisture and hardens within hours.

Examples

"Die Lücken um den Fensterrahmen wurden mit Bauschaum verfüllt."

Natural Translation

The gaps around the window frame were filled with expanding foam.

Literal Translation

The gaps around the window-frame were with construction-foam filled.

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