cling film
Stretchy food cover
Cling film is thin plastic wrap that adheres to itself and to containers, used to cover food for storage.
The term is standard in British English; Americans typically say plastic wrap or Saran wrap.
Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
Apt to adhere
- clingyTending to hold on
- stretchyCapable of extending
- transparentAllowing light through
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
see-through · adhesive · self-sealing · airtight · tear-resistant · flexible · pliable · conformable
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- plasticCapable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- BPA-freeLacking a chemical plasticizer
microwave-safe · food-grade · phthalate-free · non-toxic · flexible · thin · gauge · membrane
For one application only
- disposableMade for one use
- landfillWaste burial ground
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
- plastic pollutionEnvironmental harm from synthetics
ocean plastic · microplastics · biodegradable · compostable · sustainability · reduce · reuse · eco-conscious
List of names
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- boxLidded storage container
- cutterOne who severs
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
serrated edge · tear · unroll · wrap · sheet · refill · portion · cut
Uneaten food kept afterward
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
cover · bowl · plate · container · produce · fruit · vegetables · meat
Thin metallic kitchen sheeting
- beeswax wrapCoated fabric food covering
- tupperwareSealable plastic kitchen vessels
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- wax paperCoated moisture-resistant sheeting
sticky
Apt to adhere
- clingyTending to hold on
- stretchyCapable of extending
- transparentAllowing light through
clear · see-through · adhesive · self-sealing · airtight · tear-resistant · flexible · pliable · conformable · waterproof
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- plasticCapable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
BPA-free · microwave-safe · food-grade · phthalate-free · non-toxic · flexible · thin · gauge · membrane · sheet
single-use
For one application only
- disposableMade for one use
- landfillWaste burial ground
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
plastic pollution · ocean plastic · microplastics · biodegradable · compostable · sustainability · reduce · reuse · eco-conscious
roll
List of names
perforated · serrated edge · tear · unroll · wrap · sheet · refill · portion · cut
leftovers
Uneaten food kept afterward
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
seal · cover · bowl · plate · container · produce · fruit · vegetables · meat · cheese
aluminum foil
Thin metallic kitchen sheeting
- beeswax wrapCoated fabric food covering
- tupperwareSealable plastic kitchen vessels
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- protective filmsscreen protector, shrink wrap, plastic wrap, laminate, food wrap
- plasticwareplastic containers, plastic cups, plastic plates, plastic forks, plastic knives
- variety storesfive and dime, penny candy, soda fountain, trinkets, knickknacks
- coverscover, dust cover, book cover, dust jacket, book jacket
- transparent thingsglass, window, windows, glass door, windshield
- wrappersplastic wrap, aluminum foil, tin foil, foil, wax paper
cling filmaluminium foil
Thin metallic food wrap
tin foil · tupperware lid · glass lid · wax paper · parchment paper
cling filmaluminum foil
Thin metallic kitchen sheeting
tin foil · Tupperware · ceramic dish · glass jar · wooden box