noun
- Plural of glassine; thin, smooth, transparent or translucent paper made from wood pulp, used for wrapping and protective purposes.
Usage: Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun; Common in philately, food packaging, and archival storage
Examples
- Stamp collectors store their rare stamps in glassines to protect them from damage.
- The bakery wrapped each pastry in glassines before placing it in the box.
- Glassines are preferred for archival storage because they do not yellow over time.
- She carefully inserted the delicate documents between glassines for preservation.
- The manufacturer uses glassines as a moisture barrier in food packaging.