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spumes

noun

plural of spume

as in foams

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid spume floating on the ocean

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foams

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The word Michelin already evokes thoughts of white tablecloths, comical price tags, foams, fermentations and microgreens applied via tweezers.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
For decades, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting compounds were widely used in aerosol sprays, foams, air conditioners, and refrigerators, causing significant reductions in ozone levels.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

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