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sa·ran
(sə-răn′)n.
Any of various thermoplastic resins derived from vinyl compounds and used to make packaging films, fittings, and bristles and as a fiber in various heavy fabrics.
[From Saran, a former US trademark.]
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saran
(səˈræn)n
(Elements & Compounds) any one of a class of thermoplastic resins based on vinylidene chloride, used in fibres, moulded articles, and coatings
[C20: after Saran, trademark coined by the Dow Chemical Co]
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sa•ran
(səˈræn)n.
a tough thermoplastic resin used as a fiber, in thin sheets for packaging, and for making acid-resistant pipe.
[1935–40, Amer.; formerly a trademark]
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Noun | 1. | saran - any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things cling film, clingfilm, Saran Wrap - a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food thermoplastic, thermoplastic resin - a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled |
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