Cellophane: meaning, definitions and examples
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cellophane
[ หsษl.ษ.feษชn ]
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:
๐ต๐น celofane
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคซเคผเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Cellophan
๐ฎ๐ฉ selofan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะปะพัะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ celofan
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใซใญใใกใณ
๐ซ๐ท cellophane
๐ช๐ธ celofรกn
๐น๐ท selofan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณููููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ celofรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ celofรกn
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆ่่
๐ธ๐ฎ celofan
๐ฎ๐ธ selofan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะปะปะพัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ selofan
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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