saran

sa·ran  (s-rn)

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.

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[From Saran, a former U.S. trademark.]

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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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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