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cellophane definition

cel·lo·phane (sel′ə fān′)

noun

a thin, transparent material made from cellulose, used as a moisture-proof wrapping for foods, tobacco, etc.

Etymology: < cell(ulose) + -o- + -phane

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cellophane Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • ribbon: Shortbread and chocolate shapes wrapped in cellophane with pretty festive ribbon, perfect gifts for Grandparents!

Converse of object

  • wrap: Originally Page wrapped cellophane around a kidney to show that it could happen ( 1939 ).

Adjective modifier

  • colored: Use brightly colored cellophane behind a cut-out cardboard design painted to look like a stone window frame.

Modifies a noun

  • wrapping: We are unable to refund any purchases once they have been opened from their cellophane wrapping.
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