TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

plastic-clip closure [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1990-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
DEF

A plastic bag clip closure produced from medium-impact polystyrene and used notably for bread packaging.

OBS

The material has a resiliency that allows it to return to its original shape after many reuses by the consumer. They are furnished with various aperture sizes to accommodate the different polyethylene bag widths and thicknesses.

OBS

The ... closures and closure-applying equipment are manufactured by the Kwik Lok Corporation, Yakima, Wash.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
DEF

Petit carré ou rectangle de polystyrène servant à la fermeture par pincement des sacs en plastique (tels les sacs de pains, par ex.).

OBS

La forme «clip» s'emploie plutôt en France. Au Québec son usage est contestable. Voir Néologie en marche, nº 22 (1980), p. 53.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: