Synonyms for cellophanes


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sel-uh-feyn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛl əˌfeɪn


Définition of cellophanes

Origin :
  • 1912, trademark name for a flexible, transparent product made from regenerated cellulose, coined by the inventor, Swiss chemist Jacques E. Brandenberger (1872-1954), probably from cell(ulose) + o + phane, from Greek phainein "to appear" (see phantasm).
  • As in plastic wrap : noun plastic food wrapping

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