"saran" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From a trade name coined by the Dow Chemical Co. for a number of monomers and polymers made from vinylidene chloride (especially polyvinylidene chloride). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} saran (uncountable)
  1. A plastic resin used to make packaging films. Wikipedia link: Saran (plastic) Tags: uncountable Derived forms: saran-wrap, saranwrap
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