"microfoam" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmʌɪkɹə(ʊ)fəʊm/ [UK] Forms: microfoams [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + foam. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|foam}} micro- + foam Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} microfoam (countable and uncountable, plural microfoams)
  1. Foam consisting of very small bubbles, specifically as an element in the steamed milk used to make certain types of latte coffee. Wikipedia link: microfoam Tags: countable, uncountable Translations (Translations): micro-mousse [feminine] (French)

Inflected forms

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