Montageschaum
mounting foam, expanding PU foam
noun mon-TAH-ge-showm Rare
Usage Note
Montageschaum is a one-component polyurethane foam applied from a pressurised can to fill and seal gaps when fitting windows, doors, and pipe penetrations; practically synonymous with Bauschaum but the term Montageschaum is more common in trade and hardware-store contexts.
Examples
"Der Installateur dichtete den Rohrdurchführung mit Montageschaum ab."
Natural Translation
The plumber sealed the pipe penetration with mounting foam.
Literal Translation
The plumber sealed the pipe-penetration with mounting-foam off.
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