Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parafilm

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: parafilm
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plastic film used to seal laboratory containers

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If sporophyte regeneration persistently fails, check that regeneration conditions are correct and ensure that plates are being sealed with parafilm."

Etymology

Trade name; short for paraffin film.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does parafilm mean?: plastic film used to seal laboratory containers
Where does parafilm come from?: Trade name; short for paraffin film.

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