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

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

“Many seemingly fun party products like Silly String are extremely harmful to our forests and wildlife. Mylar balloons, noisemakers and glitter are also on the list.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

An agent handed Mylar blankets to the young girls and stepping out of the van.

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

Yet another room was filled with what looked like boxes of uninflated Mylar balloons.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss