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what's the difference between froth and foam??
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Aug 19, 2010 1:21 PM
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forth means forward, foam is a substance like cream which is used to put out a fire.
August 19, 2010
Haha nothing really.
Just, froth is more smooth.
August 19, 2010
Yes they are similar, but as explained, when you use a froth is when you are are talking about the top of a beer when poured. Fire departments put out some fires with foam. In that case, foam is a chemical.
August 19, 2010
In some contexts they're the same but in others they aren't.
If you mean the stuff (the 'head') at the top of a glass of beer, then they're pretty much the same, although it's usually called froth.
Froth is a bubbly substance that usually forms on the surface of a liquid. This can also be called foam.
But, foam can be other things. E.g. rubber foam which is the sponge-like stuff you find in sofas. Or shaving foam - neither of these could be described as froth :)
August 19, 2010
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