cellulose tape
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- noun
- /ˈsɛl.jə.loʊs teɪp/
- A strip of cellulose tape held the torn page together.
Examples
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She used cellulose tape to wrap the gift box securely.
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Do we have any cellulose tape left in the stationery drawer?
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I need some cellulose tape for my project.
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Could you pass me the cellulose tape?
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A strip of cellulose tape held the torn page together.
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Do we have any cellulose tape left in the stationery drawer?
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She used cellulose tape to wrap the gift box securely.
Synonyms
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A clear sticky tape used to attach or fix paper and small items
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A strip of sticky material used to hold things together
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A thin clear sticky tape used to stick things together
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Morphology
This is a straightforward material + object compound: the meaning ‘a tape made from cellulose’ is directly derivable from 'cellulose' (the material) + 'tape' (a sticky strip). Although 'cellulose' is somewhat technical, the compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically, so a learner who knows both words will infer the intended referent.
Etymology
The noun cellulose tape names the material: the thin, clear tape is made from cellulose, a plant material like paper. So the name tells you it is a clear, paper-like 'sticky tape' used to fix or seal paper and other light things.