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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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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

I saw hundreds of families there, huddled together for warmth under Mylar blankets, sharing protein bars and bottled water.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

I glance at myself in the Mylar mirror.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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