noun
- A thin, transparent or translucent plastic film made from cellulose derivatives, formerly used for packaging and protective wrapping.
Usage: trademark (originally); largely historical; less common in modern usage
Examples
- The vintage candy was still wrapped in its original pliofilm packaging.
- Pliofilm was a popular choice for wrapping baked goods in the mid-20th century.
- The museum displayed the artifact in pliofilm to protect it from dust.
- Before modern plastics, pliofilm served as a standard material for food wrapping.