memory foam

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Definition of memory foam in English English dictionary

Foam consisting of polyurethane and other chemicals used in the manufacturing of pillows, mattresses, laptop sleeves, etc, which reacts to body heat and molds to the shape of the body

Hyphenation

me·mo·ry foam

Turkish pronunciation

memıri fōm

Pronunciation

/ˈmemərē ˈfōm/ /ˈmɛmɜriː ˈfoʊm/

Etymology

[ 'mem-rE, 'me-m&- ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English memorie, from Middle French memoire, from Latin memoria, from memor mindful; akin to Old English gemimor well-known, Greek mermEra care, Sanskrit smarati he remembers.