# Saran Wrap

> English word · Noun · IPA /səˈɹæn ˌɹæp/

## Definitions
1. A thin, clear, (self-)clinging plastic film used to wrap food, etc.

## Etymology
From Saran, the trade name of a number of monomers and polymers made from vinylidene chloride (especially polyvinylidene chloride or PVDC, because the wrap was originally made of PVDC). Saran was coined by a combination of Sarah and Ann, the names of the wife and daughter of John Reilly of The Dow Chemical Co. + wrap.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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