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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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