1. Plural of glassine; thin, smooth, transparent or translucent paper made from wood pulp, used for wrapping and protective purposes.
Usage: Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun; Common in philately, food packaging, and archival storage

Examples

• Stamp collectors store their rare stamps in glassines to protect them from damage.
• The bakery wrapped each pastry in glassines before placing it in the box.
• Glassines are preferred for archival storage because they do not yellow over time.
• She carefully inserted the delicate documents between glassines for preservation.
• The manufacturer uses glassines as a moisture barrier in food packaging.