See memory foam on Wiktionary
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"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."
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"word": "temper foam"
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"roman": "gei³ jik¹ min⁴",
"sense": "material",
"word": "記憶棉 /记忆棉"
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"word": "mousse à mémoire de forme"
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"word": "mousse à mémoire de forme"
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