sa·ran (s -r n )n. Any of various thermoplastic resins derived from vinyl compounds and used to make packaging films, fittings, and bristles and as a fiber in various heavy fabrics. [From Saran, a former U.S. trademark.] |
saran [səˈræn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any one of a class of thermoplastic resins based on vinylidene chloride, used in fibres, moulded articles, and coatings
[after Saran, trademark coined by the Dow Chemical Co.]
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| Noun | 1. | saran - any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things cling film, clingfilm, Saran Wrap - a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food thermoplastic, thermoplastic resin - a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled |
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