shrink-wrapping

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shrink-wrap (shr

ngk

)

A protective wrapping for articles of merchandise consisting of a clear plastic film that is wound about the articles and then shrunk by heat to form a sealed, tight-fitting package. Also called shrink package.

tr.v. shrink-wrapped, shrink-wrap·ping, shrink-wraps

To wrap (an article of merchandise) in protective clear plastic film.

adj.

1. Of or relating to shrink-wrap.

2. Of or relating to a legal agreement, such as a software license, to which one indicates acceptance by opening the shrink-wrap that encloses a product subject to the agreement.

Translations

shrink-wrapping [ˈʃrɪŋkræpɪŋ] N → envasado m al calor

shrink-wrapping

n (= process) → Einschweißen nt; (= material) → Klarsichtfolie f

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