"parafilm" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Trade name; short for paraffin film. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} parafilm (uncountable)
  1. plastic film used to seal laboratory containers Wikipedia link: parafilm Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-parafilm-en-noun-u-qubL0q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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