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cellophane
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cel·lo·phane  (sl-fn)
n.
A thin, flexible, transparent cellulose material made from wood pulp and used as a moistureproof wrapping.
[Originally a trademark.]
cello·phane adj.
Cellophane
Noun
Trademark a thin transparent material made from cellulose that is used as a protective wrapping, esp. for food [cellulose + Greek phainein to shine, appear]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cellophane - a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc.
plastic wrap - wrapping consisting of a very thin transparent sheet of plastic
Translations
Spanish cellophane [ˈsɛləfeɪn] n → celofán m
German cellophane [ˈsɛləfeɪn] n → Cellophan nt
Italian cellophane® [ˈsɛləfeɪn] n → cellophane ® m
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