Word: Blister Pack
Definition: A blister pack is a type of packaging used to hold products, especially small items like pills, tablets, or other small goods. It consists of a clear plastic cover that tightly seals the item against a cardboard backing. This type of packaging helps protect the product and keeps it safe until you are ready to use it.
Usage Instructions: - Blister packs are commonly used for medications, so when you buy medicine, you might find it in a blister pack. - To open a blister pack, you usually push the item through the plastic cover. Be careful not to cut yourself or damage the product.
Example: "I bought some pain relievers that came in a blister pack. I had to push the pill through the plastic to take one."
Advanced Usage: You might find blister packs in other areas, such as electronics (like batteries) or small toys. The packaging is designed to allow customers to see the product while keeping it secure.
Word Variants: - Blistering (verb): The process of forming blisters, often used in other contexts (like skin or paint). - Blister (noun): A small bubble filled with air or fluid, usually on the skin.
Different Meanings: - In a medical context, "blister" refers to a small bubble on the skin that can be caused by burns or friction. - In a more general sense, "blister" can mean to criticize harshly (though this is not related to the packaging).
Synonyms: - Bubble pack - Carded packaging - Seal pack (though this can refer to other types of sealing)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there are no specific idioms related to "blister pack," you might hear the phrase "pack it in" which means to stop doing something, but it is not directly related to blister packs.