wax paper
translucent paper coated with paraffin to make it waterproof | ||||
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Wax paper Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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wax paper
Noun
1. paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax of paraffin
(hypernym) paper
Noun
1. paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax of paraffin
(hypernym) paper
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wax paper
wax paper
n : paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax of paraffin
wax paper
n : paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax of paraffin
Wax paper Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Wax paper
Wax paper (also called waxed paper) is a kind of paper that is made moisture proof through the application of wax.
The practice of oiling parchment or paper in order to make it semi-translucent or moisture-proof goes back at least to medieval times. Thomas Edison claimed to have invented wax paper in 1872, but what he really invented was a cheap and efficient means to manufacture such paper.
Wax paper is commonly used in cooking, for its non-stick properties, and wrapping food for storage, as it keeps water out or in. It is also used in arts and crafts.
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