memory foam

Significado (Inglês)

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.

Etimologia (Inglês)

So called because it "remembers", or keeps, the shape of something pressed against it.

Frases

Memory foam was subsequently used in medical settings .