cellophane
CEFR: B2
A transparent, moisture-proof film manufactured from regenerated plant cellulose used primarily for food packaging.
Synonyms
- cellulose film
- transparent wrap
Common Collocations
- cellophane wrapper
- sheet of cellophane
- wrapped in cellophane
Example Sentence
The invention of moisture-impermeable cellophane revolutionized retail grocery preservation in the early twentieth century.