cellophane

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a thin, transparent wrapping film made from regenerated cellulose

   The ground meat from the city usually came wrapped in cellophane.

2. 2
   verb

   to wrap or package something in cellophane

   The florist cellophaned the bouquet to protect it from the rain.

Originally a trademark, formed as a blend of cellulose and French diaphane, 'transparent.' The name became generic for the clear regenerated-cellulose film. The material is distinct from petroleum-based plastic wrap, although the terms are sometimes used loosely.

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