pliofilm
/ˈplaɪoʊfɪlm/
noun
- A type of transparent, waterproof plastic film made from rubber hydrochloride, used historically for packaging and rainwear.
- The vintage raincoat was made of pliofilm, which was lightweight but sticky.
- Pliofilm was an early plastic wrap, but it was replaced by better materials.
- In the 1940s, pliofilm was used to wrap food and keep it fresh.