clingfilm
Stretchy food cover
Clingfilm is a thin transparent plastic wrap that adheres to itself and to smooth surfaces, used to cover food for storage.
The word is primarily British; Americans typically say plastic wrap or Saran wrap.
Cover the bowl with clingfilm and refrigerate overnight.
Enclose by winding around
- encaseSurround on all sides
- envelopSurround and cover fully
- coverProtect by overlaying
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
stretch · layer · bundle · enclose · swaddle · cocoon · drape · sheath
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- plasticCapable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- disposableMade for one use
thin · stretchy · tearable · roll · sheet · synthetic · lightweight · pliable
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- transparentAllowing light through
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
Impervious to atmosphere
- protectionGuarding against harm
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- vacuumAbsence of matter
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
leak-proof · tight · secure · bond · suction · grip · self-adhesive
wrap
Enclose by winding around
seal · stretch · layer · bundle · enclose · swaddle · cocoon · drape · sheath · swathe
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
disposable · thin · stretchy · tearable · roll · sheet · synthetic · lightweight · pliable · non-biodegradable
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- transparentAllowing light through
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
- protectionGuarding against harm
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- vacuumAbsence of matter
watertight · leak-proof · tight · secure · bond · suction · grip · self-adhesive
clingfilmaluminium foil
Thin metallic food wrap
foil · tin foil · Tupperware · beeswax wrap · wax paper
film, cling, clinging, clings, filming, clung, clingy, filmmaker, clinger