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cellophane

(n): a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc.

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11 months ago arby said:

I believe they spell it sellotape in the UK.

PS totally agree about tinfoil!!

11 months ago slumry said:

A paperlike product, impervious to moisture, made of viscose; originally a trademark. Also cellophane tape.

(makes me think of tinfoil) ;-) Tinfoil just sounds homier than the correct aluminum foil.

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