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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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Of these, one contained at least 26,000kg of pellets, while the others were carrying goods such as clingfilm, tyres and tomato sauce.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2024

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

Thoroughly dry the fish, and wrap it in a moisture-absorbing cloth and lots of clingfilm.

From The Guardian ● May 13, 2020

Other tips include using tupperware boxes instead of clingfilm to keep food fresh and avoiding coffee capsules which cannot be recycled.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2018

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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