plastic film
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈplæstɪk fɪlm/
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film plástico
- After casting, the columns and concrete cylinders were covered by plastic film and stored for 28 days.
- plastic film and foil
- cutter for plastic film
- boxes for plastic film
Examples
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The plastic film is conveniently placed next to the cutting board so that the ham steaks can be wrapped.
Academic text (2004) -
The chef asks the dishwasher to bring the plastic film to the table so that the pans can be wrapped for refrigeration.
Academic text (2004) -
Then I'll cover it with a piece of non stick plastic film, a piece of felt, and then wait and let it be.
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We cover the saucepan with the plastic film and the cooking is going to be very light.
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To keep the food fresh, we cover the dish with plastic film before placing it in the refrigerator.
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After preparing the salad, wrap it tightly in plastic film to preserve its freshness.
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She used plastic film to protect the artwork from dust and moisture.
Synonyms
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3.2
A thin layer that covers a surface to protect it
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5.2
A thin, clear paperlike material used to wrap food or gifts
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1.7
A thin clear plastic sheet used to cover food to keep it fresh
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1.7
A soft plastic sheet with many small air bubbles that stops fragile things from breaking when you pack them
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2.1
A thin clear plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh
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3.2
A thin clear plastic film that shrinks when heated around products
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3.5
A thin clear plastic film that sticks to itself to cover food and keep it fresh
A thin clear plastic sheet that sticks to bowls and wraps food to keep it fresh
A thin clear single-layer plastic sheet used for packaging or printing
How Thick
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'plastic' (a manufactured polymer) + 'film' (a thin sheet), yielding a thin sheet made of plastic. This straightforward noun–noun combination follows common cross-linguistic compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
Plastic film comes from two simple words: plastic is the material and film means a very thin layer, like a thin sheet. So it literally means a thin plastic layer used to 'cover' or 'wrap' things to protect them.