parafilm

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Etymology[edit]

Trade name; short for paraffin film.

Noun[edit]

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parafilm (uncountable)

  1. plastic film used to seal laboratory containers
    • 2015 July 3, Andrew R G Plackett, Ester H Rabbinowitsch, Jane A Langdale, “Protocol: genetic transformation of the fern Ceratopteris richardii through microparticle bombardment”, in Plant Methods[1], volume 11, →DOI:
      If sporophyte regeneration persistently fails, check that regeneration conditions are correct and ensure that plates are being sealed with parafilm.