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cellophane [3 records]

Record 1 2018-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
  • Special Packaging
DEF

A type of glossy transparent material, typically less flexible and more crinkly than polythene, made from regenerated cellulose and used chiefly for wrapping goods, food, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
  • Emballages spéciaux
DEF

Hydrate de cellulose généralement façonné en mince pellicule transparente.

OBS

cellophane : de cell- pour cellulose et -phane pour diaphane.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de papel
  • Embalajes especiales
DEF

Celulosa regenerada, transparente, fuerte y flexible, resistente a la grasa, aceite y aire. Inflamable.

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Record 2 2018-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
  • Special Packaging
DEF

A regenerated cellulose in thin transparent sheets used especially for packaging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
  • Emballages spéciaux
DEF

Pellicule souple et transparente d'hydrate de cellulose, utilisée pour l'emballage.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Plastic
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
DEF

A thin layer of plastic formerly used as the protection for collector's items.

OBS

Today, sophisticated plastic capsules of all types and clear polyester pouches are used to protect numismatic and investment coins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en matières plastiques
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
DEF

Recouvrement de plastique fin déjà utilisé pour la protection des pièces numismatiques.

OBS

Maintenant, des capsules de plastique de toutes formes et des pochettes de fine pellicule servent plus adéquatement de protection pour les pièces de collection ou d'investissement.

Spanish

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