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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

Mix 1kg of fresh berries with 30g of salt in a large lidded glass jar, and lay clingfilm over the top of the produce, pressing it down with a small weight.

From The Guardian Apr. 28, 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

Manti dough needs to be quite hard; cover the dough with a clingfilm or kitchen towel and leave to rest in a cold place or in the fridge for 30 minutes.

From The Guardian Oct. 25, 2017

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