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clingfilm

British  
/ ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm /

noun

  1. a thin polythene material that clings closely to any surface around which it is placed: used for wrapping food

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Over time discarded plastic products – such as water bottles and clingfilm – can break down into microplastics.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

The two notebooks were wrapped in clingfilm inside their archive box, and appeared undamaged.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2022

Soft, or flexible, plastic - the kind you can scrunch up in your hand - includes everything from shopping bags to clingfilm.

From BBC Dec. 11, 2021

Wrap in clingfilm and chill for an hour.

From The Guardian Apr. 8, 2019

Transfer the hummus into a bowl, cover the surface with clingfilm and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

From The Guardian Oct. 25, 2017

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