The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word POLYSTYRENE
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What does POLYSTYRENE mean?
POLYSTYRENE noun- A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH2CHphenyl.
- An alkane chain of benzene molecules, RCH2CHphenylR.