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monofilm

monofilm

7.7
A thin clear single-layer plastic sheet used for packaging or printing
  • noun
  • /ˈmɒnəˌfɪlm/
  • Specialized
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  • We need to buy some monofilms for our project.
  • sheet of monofilm

Examples

  • The innovation involved using a single layer of monofilm to package the fragile items safely.

  • The company uses monofilm to package its snacks because it is lightweight and cost-effective.

  • Switching to a recyclable monofilm helped the business reduce its environmental impact.

  • Engineers tested the durability of the monofilm before approving it for lamination.

  • The monofilm is perfect for lightweight packaging.

  • The transparent monofilm was used to cover the delicate seedlings in the greenhouse.

  • In her craft project, she chose a monofilm to create a lightweight protective layer for her artwork.

Synonyms

film
vsmonofilm
191 3.2

A thin layer that covers a surface to protect it

is a single layer sheet used for packaging printing and sails
plastic film
vsmonofilm
1 2.9

A thin, flexible sheet of plastic used to wrap or cover things to protect them

is a single layer sheet also used for printing lamination and sails

Surface Forms

monofilm singular
monofilms plural

Morphology

monofilm = film (transparent) = mono + film

The meaning is directly compositional: 'mono-' means single and 'film' refers to a thin plastic sheet, so the whole word means a single-layer film.

Etymology

Monofilm comes from two parts: mono- which means 'one' and film which means a 'thin layer'. So a monofilm is a single-layer plastic sheet or film used for packaging, printing, lamination, or making sails.