cellophane

Meaning

Noun

Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.

Verb

To wrap or package in cellophane.

Synonyms

tracing paper

glassine

glass paper

plastic

plastic bag

viscose

celloline

ice-paper

transparency paper

tracing sheet

cellulose

cellphane paper

Translations

cellophane

Cellophan

celofán

Zellophan

celofane

cellofaan

σελοφάν

cel·lofana

selofan

Zellglas

cellofan

cellofane

cellophane

διαφανές περίβλημα

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɛləfeɪn/

Etymology

Genericized trademark. Blend of cellulose + diaphane.