foam

n//foʊm//

skum, skumgummi, skumma

  1. A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:

  2. (firefighting) A collection of small bubbles formed by mixing an extinguishing agent with water, used to cover and extinguish fires.

  3. A collection of small bubbles created by mixing soap with water.

  4. A collection of small bubbles created when the surface of a body of water is moved by tides, wind, etc.

  5. A collection of small bubbles formed from bodily fluids such as saliva or sweat.

  6. A collection of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid that is heated, fermented or carbonated.

  7. (intransitive) To form or emit foam.

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