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Cellophane: meaning, definitions and examples

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cellophane

 

[ หˆsษ›l.ษ™.feษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

packaging material

Cellophane is a thin, transparent film made of regenerated cellulose. It is primarily used for wrapping food and other products due to its moisture-resistant and biodegradable properties. Originally invented in the early 20th century, it became popular for its versatility and clarity.

Synonyms

packaging wrap, plastic wrap, transparent film

Examples of usage

  • The chocolates were individually wrapped in cellophane.
  • She used cellophane to cover the sandwich for lunch.
  • Cellophane bags are often used for gift wrapping.
  • The florist wrapped the bouquet in cellophane.
  • He sealed the jar with cellophane for freshness.

Translations

Translations of the word "cellophane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น celofane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคฒเฅ‹เคซเคผเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cellophan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selofan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะตะปะพั„ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ celofan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒซใƒญใƒ•ใ‚กใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cellophane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ celofรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท selofan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์…€๋กœํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู„ูˆูุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ celofรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ celofรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ๆ˜Ž่–„่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ celofan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ selofan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะตะปะปะพั„ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ selofan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ celofรกn

Etymology

The term 'cellophane' originated from the combination of 'cellulose' and the Greek word 'phaneros', meaning visible or apparent. The invention of cellophane is credited to Swiss chemist Hermann Staudinger in 1900, who discovered how to create a transparent film from cellulose, derived from plant materials like cotton or wood pulp. Initially marketed as a waterproof material, cellophane was first patented in 1908 by the Swiss company Gerber and became widely used in the food industry in the 1920s. Its popularity surged because it was seen as a hygienic way to wrap food while also being biodegradable, unlike many petroleum-based plastics that became prevalent later. Despite being overshadowed by synthetic alternatives in recent decades, the demand for eco-friendly packaging has led to a resurgence of interest in cellophane.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,679, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.