cellophane

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English

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Etymology

Genericized trademark. Blend of cellulose +‎ diaphane.

Pronunciation

Noun

cellophane (countable and uncountable, plural cellophanes)

  1. Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.
    Coordinate terms: celluloid, cellulose acetate

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Verb

cellophane (third-person singular simple present cellophanes, present participle cellophaning, simple past and past participle cellophaned)

  1. (transitive) To wrap or package in cellophane.

French

Etymology

Genericized trademark.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛ.lɔ.fan/ ~ /se.lɔ.fan/
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Noun

cellophane m (uncountable)

  1. cellophane

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Noun

cellophane m

  1. cellophane
    Synonym: cellofan
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