Mylar

American  

[mahy-lahr] / ˈmaɪ lɑr /

Trademark.

1. a brand of strong, thin polyester film used in photography, recording tapes, and insulation.

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Example Sentences

Each sheet was wrapped inside Mylar, which not only protected the acid from damaging UV light but also discouraged suspicious parties from opening the package on a whim, potentially destroying unexposed film.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2024

A winter supply kit contains a Mylar space blanket, hand warmers, gloves, two granola bars, applesauce, a fruit snack, a protein drink, bottled water and cookies — and often bus tickets.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

It would have also banned the release of Mylar and latex balloons because the items eventually fall back to Earth and litter either the land or ocean, according to agenda documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

More migrants - including families with young children wrapped in Mylar blankets - awaited processing while penned between two towering border walls in San Diego, California, across from Tijuana, Mexico.

From Reuters • May 12, 2023

Between Panel A and the workbench were the Mylar balloons Pathfinder had used to tumble-land.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir